Engineers Without Borders Long-Term Fellowship
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Redefining your 9-to-5. Use your skills and experience to help socially minded startups grow their businesses.
The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Working on Ghana Time
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- Written by: Nick Benson
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As an international volunteer, success isn't about speeding up; it's about slowing down.
Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana
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- Written by: Nick Benson
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Five must-haves for volunteering abroad.
Redefining My Expectations of the "Global South"
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- Written by: Nick Benson
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How can you prepare for the unknown?
"Obruni" Celebrities
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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What happens when the novelty of being the centre of attention wears off?
Hot Hot Ghanaian Summer
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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Sometimes the smallest (and hottest) changes are the hardest.
The Importance of "Vacation" in a Volunteer Vacation
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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Giving your all doesn't mean never taking a day off.
Pre-Travel Jitters
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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Emily has faces the uncertainty of a summer abroad.
Anticipating a Cultural Exchange
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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Emily mentally prepares for her volunteer experience overseas.
The Pre-Ghana Immunization Process
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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This isn't fear-mongering; it's reality.
Preparing to Volunteer Abroad
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- Written by: Emily Kennedy
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Eight years ago, Emily had to cancel a trip to Africa. Now she's finally setting off for her dream continent.
3 Ways to Cure Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
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Taking small steps to make big adjustments.
Coming Home from Ghana
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
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The toll of six months spent abroad.
A Primer to Takoradi, Ghana
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- Written by: Stephanie Liauw
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Valuable tips for those heading to Takoradi for the first time.
Adapting Best Business Practices to Ghana
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
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Adapting plans: when social media is the Sunday market.
Surviving Your First Two Weeks In Ghana
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- Written by: Stephanie Liauw
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Once the "honeymoon" wears off, what's the best way to settle in?
Lessons Learned in Ghana
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- Written by: Leigh Matassa
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Leigh reflects on the lessons learned while volunteering abroad.
Finding Family Overseas
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- Written by: Leigh Matassa
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Leigh finds a support network on the other side of the world.
Dealing with Disaster in Ghana
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- Written by: Leigh Matassa
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The best strategy for dealing when things go awry overseas.