The fact that I've lived in Asia still sounds completely surreal to me. Never did I grow up thinking, I really want to go fall in love with this part of the world, but something pulled me to it. I went, and now I can't ever imagine not going there because some of my most favorite places in the world are there.

To those who say traveling sounds fun, but it's just too expensive. To those who say I can't take time away from school. To those who say it's not safe enough to travel ... hear me out.

In Romania, volunteers spend their time in our orphanage program. While you're researching and deciding if you want to also volunteer in Romania, you might notice that you don't really see photos of those kids...why's that?

Want to get some Elementary Education experience for your major? Come volunteer with ILP! 

I love volunteering with International Language Programs (ILP), but that doesn't mean it was always easy to live abroad!

Making friends isn't always easy but it's a smidge easier when volunteering abroad. 

You may not realize it, but by volunteering abroad, you will impact the lives of many people (and make a difference) in more ways than one. Take it from Macie whose Polaroid camera made an unexpected difference.

While they are spending a semester abroad with ILP, some of our volunteers want to know how they can participate in their church meetings and other religious events ... even if the language or culture is unfamiliar. 

Meet Cammy! She is an amazing ILP Head Teacher who went to Romania in Summer of 2015. But that's not the only reason she is so awesome. The story of how she came to be a Head Teacher in Romania is pretty unique.

Bit nervous about actually teaching as an ILP volunteer? No worries! Here's some tips to help you plan your first week of lessons.