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Don’t Travel Anywhere Without Backing Up Your Photos

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/15/24 7:15 AM

You probably think it won’t happen to you, but there are volunteers who lose their photos (or even lose their phones!) every single semester. Just in case that ends up being you, make sure you know how to back up your photos (for free) before jetting off on any trip. 

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

All The Things You Need To Do Before Leaving For A Semester Abroad

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 10/1/24 8:00 AM

Before embarking on your big adventure abroad, make sure you complete each of these things on our checklist!

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

Advice I Would Give To Myself Before My First Semester With ILP

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 9/6/24 12:29 PM

Hindsight is 20/20 vision, right? Well, if I could go back in time and give myself some advice before I started my first semester with ILP, this is what I would say.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Tips For Your Twenties

This Is How I Make My Packing List

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/17/24 2:45 PM

If packing up everything for a semester abroad trip in a couple of suitcases seems a little overwhelming …. just use this packing list.

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

How To Apply For A U.S. Passport

Posted by Jen King on 4/24/24 7:30 AM

Getting ready to go abroad? Step 1: get a passport! Don't worry though, it's really easy.

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

How Much Of Each Clothing Item Should I Really Be Packing?

Posted by Lindsay Hall on 11/13/23 11:35 AM

If you're packing for an extended international trip, it's important to have a plan, especially when it comes to your clothes and how much you're bringing!

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip

The Only Gift Guide You Need For Anyone Who Loves To Travel

Posted by Jen King on 11/13/23 9:35 AM

Looking for a few gifts for a travel lover? Or even for yourself? We talked to the travelers we know about what they're asking for Christmas, graduation gifts, birthdays, and more — here's the complete list!

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, For The Parents

What Do You Wear While Teaching With ILP?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/16/23 10:45 AM

Besides the construction paper and glue sticks in your suitcase, you should also be packing stuff to wear on vacations and in the classroom.

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

Interested But Still Deciding About Your ILP Semester?

Posted by Jen King on 8/20/23 11:56 AM

You'll find so many incredible adventures as you volunteer, but we understand that there is a lot to consider when it comes to timing and deciding if this experience is a good fit for you.

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

Things I Was Worried About The Most Before Volunteering Abroad

Posted by Auvi Evans on 8/6/23 11:04 AM

Before your semester abroad ILP it is 100% normal to be nervous —  here are the things I was the most worried about (and how they actually turned out).

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

Hey friends!

We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget.

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