So you're headed to Thailand? And can't stop thinking about it? Yeah, I know exactly what that's like. While you're obsessing, grab one of these books about Thailand — it's a great way to dive into the culture and the history a bit before your trip.

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Asia

Suffering from a major case of wanderlust like we are? Hate to break it to you, but the best remedy is to travel. And if you can't travel, then get inspired by people who do!

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

There's nothing worse for parents then when they have a child living in another country and something goes wrong—like losing their wallet. It's difficult to know how to make things better from so far away, but here are some very helpful things for parents to do in this specific situation. 

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

Volunteering in Mexico? Or spending your summer in Costa Rica? We've got semester abroad programs in a handful of Spanish speaking countries — why not pick up some basic Spanish before you go?

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, Central America

You just finished your long flight over to a new country and what's the first thing you want to do? Go walk around and explore the city, maybe sample some of the local cuisine, or spend time practicing the language. Nope. You probably just want to go to sleep.

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips

If you're thinking about taking a trip or your upcoming ILP semester, it's probably a question on your mind.

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, New Stuff

Before leaving for an adventure abroad, you'll obviously need a passport—which also means passport pictures. Here are tips for getting the best deals available. 

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising

I don't know about you, but having a good playlist for any kind of travel or adventure is as important to me as bringing a camera and water bottle—just an absolute essential!

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, Tips For Your Twenties

There's a lot of things to think about when you're packing for a four month trip abroad. You've got a check list of your essentials, but we've rounded up some tips of things that are really nice to bring if you have the extra space!

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip

You want clothes that make you feel picture ready, are really comfortable, and keep you covered up in all the right places? While staying within a student's budget, of course. Here's the list of our tried and true favorite stores and online shops! 

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Teaching With ILP