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).
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).
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering
Here's my quick guide to figuring out what goes in your check bag(s) and which things should stay in your carry-on.
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
Fundraising may sound unrealistic or intimidating, but it's more than worth the effort, especially if you can raise more than $1,000 in a single Saturday.
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising
If you're currently a student at Utah Valley University, you could easily fit a semester volunteering abroad in. International Language Programs (that's us!) has UVU students applying to volunteer every semester and here's how they make it work.
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering, Tips For Your Twenties
When I talk about my trips abroad, I'm all about sharing the highlight reel (even though traveling was hard for me at times). After spending several months abroad and taking dozens of international trips, I think I've finally found that balance between the good parts and the hard parts (and am here to share some advice).
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, All About ILP + Volunteering, Tips For Your Twenties
Looking for ways to fund your time serving and making a difference abroad? We love unique fundraising ideas, like this one.
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising
You used to need a few maps and guidebooks to plan your trip and help it go well ... not anymore! These apps are what you need to have for any trip.
Have SIM card questions? Welcome to the very helpful post of answers (it's a must-have if you're going with a local data plan on your ILP semester!)
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All The Travel Tips, All About ILP + Volunteering
It's a question we get all of the time, with a couple of different answers (and a bit of advice from past volunteers).
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering
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