This is your one-stop shop for fundraising (seriously). Get the details on how to fundraise, where to start, and tons of ideas to get you inspired. 

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Saving Money + Fundraising

"I ended up getting my whole program fee paid for" and "I earned $1,200 from fundraising letters" are just a few examples of what you could earn by sending out a letter.

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

Spending less money on flights to other European countries means more cash for gelato, piles of pastries, and stacks of macaroons — which is why I always use these tips.

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising

These websites have helped make fundraising just a bit easier.

Topics: Saving Money + Fundraising

Getting ready to start up a Facebook fundraiser to help you afford your semester volunteering abroad with ILP? Awesome! Here is all the info you need to know about choosing the right kind of fundraiser, and how to get started. 

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

You're bringing your debit card to withdraw cash from an ATM machine while living in a foreign country, aren't you? We highly recommend it. This is the easiest way of handling your finances while living abroad for a semester.

The best way to get foreign currency while living abroad is to bring your debit card and pull cash out of an ATM — but depending on where you bank, you could rack some serious fees if you don't do your research before leaving. 

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising

Just because you don't have a gym close by doesn't mean you can't workout during your semester abroad.

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Saving Money + Fundraising, Tips For Your Twenties

Right after college, I spent 4+ months living and traveling all over Europe — here’s what it cost me. 

Topics: Europe, Saving Money + Fundraising

Yes! We love when friends decide to volunteer together (and we think you'll love the discount you both can snag by applying together). 

Topics: Central America, Europe, All About ILP + Volunteering, Saving Money + Fundraising

European vacations can tend to get pricey, but if you're a budget traveler you're in luck! There are several airlines with flights from Kiev for cheap.

Topics: All The Travel Tips, Europe, Saving Money + Fundraising