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Why A Semester Abroad Is The Best Kind Of College Travel

Posted by Lindsay Hall on 4/18/18 7:34 AM

If you're wondering how to start traveling as a college student, you're in luck.  ILP is all about volunteer trips abroad for college students (for a price you can afford). 

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

Should I Bring My Laptop Abroad?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/11/18 10:44 AM

You’re almost all set to spend a semester volunteering, but have this one nagging question — is it a good idea to bring your laptop abroad?

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

6 Movies To Watch Before Traveling To Europe

Posted by Auvi Evans on 12/23/17 11:14 AM

Here are a few movies you need to watch before you go to get you pumped about your trip. Or watch them after your trip when you are really missing the places you have already traveled to. 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Europe

The Best Ways To Learn A New Language

Posted by Auvi Evans on 11/11/17 11:41 AM

You don't have to speak another language to volunteer with ILP (just English!) but it always helps to know a few words in the local lingo. 

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

Why It Doesn’t Really Matter Where You Go With ILP

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/9/17 1:16 PM


"I'll never forget all the memories from each place and all the things I learned. No matter where you go you'll make the best memories and be so happy you went! It'll become home and you'll never want to leave.”

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Asia, Central America, Europe, All About ILP + Volunteering, Caribbean

Help! My Bags Weigh Too Much … What Now?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/23/17 12:39 PM



 No one wants to pay those expensive airline fees for heavy bags, so use these tips to help you pack (and lighten up your bags). 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip

Try This 52 Week Challenge To Save Up $1,000

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/8/17 12:41 PM

Wondering how to save up for your semester with ILP? We’ve got lots of options to help you pay for your adventure — here’s another way that might work great for you, especially if you applied in advance! 

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising

Traveling With A Polaroid Camera?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/23/17 7:09 PM


Wondering how easy it is to bring (and use) your Polaroid camera on your ILP adventure? We’ve got some insights from volunteers who have done just that. 

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

Should You Buy Your Warm Clothes At Home Or In Eastern Europe?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 5/23/17 10:00 AM

So it gets cold in Eastern Europe. Really cold during some months, if you didn’t know. So, should you pack all your winter gear with you or just plan on buying it once you are there? We’ve the answers you are looking for.

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Europe

Restaurants Might Be Able To Help With Your Fundraiser

Posted by Jen King on 5/8/17 1:40 PM

There's a million ways to fundraise, you just have to find the one that works best for you. We've got another idea to consider ... have you ever tried restaurant fundraising?

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising

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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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