Life at a Different Pace in Peru

Life at a Different Pace in Peru

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Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living.
Aint No Mountain High Enough

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

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When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear. 
Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru

Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru

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I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear. 
An Introduction to Arequipa

An Introduction to Arequipa

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Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.
Why I Left a Stable Job for an Unpaid One Abroad

Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad

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Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal

Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal

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How to choose an organization and destination where you can make a lasting impact. 
Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha

Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha

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    Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.

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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
Empowering Women in Guyana

Empowering Women in Guyana

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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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A graduate gains real-world experience on an international development internship.
Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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An international development intern in Cusco gets a taste of local working culture—and guinea pig.
#JustAddZebras

#JustAddZebras

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Volunteering doesn't have to stop with your official placement. Earn those stripes. 
An Unhappy Camper

An Unhappy Camper

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When a volunteer opportunity doesn't pan out as expected, Alicia learns a valuable lesson.
The Home Stretch

The Home Stretch

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The challenges faced as the end of the school year—and a return home—approaches.
How to Fix a Broken Heart

How to Fix a Broken Heart

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Dealing with the heartbreak of living abroad. 
Volunteering in the Jungles of Peru with Cuso International

Volunteering in the Jungles of Peru with Cuso International

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Read about Rubén’s incredible experience with his wife and daughter as an International Development Scientist in the Amazon jungles of Peru.
Are Aid Workers Flexible to the Point of Breaking?

Are Aid Workers Flexible to the Point of Breaking?

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What's the true cost of "adaptability"? 
The True Soccer Superfans

The True Soccer Superfans

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Experiencing firsthand the diehard, next-level soccer mania in Latin America.
Colombia and Coffee Culture

Colombia and Coffee Culture

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How learning about coffee helped Alicia to understand Colombian culture.
Spanish Language Learning 101

Spanish Language Learning 101

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Three tools for learning a foreign language. 
Overcoming Culture Shock

Overcoming Culture Shock

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How to handle the ups and downs when living abroad isn't exactly what you'd imagined.
How to Make Friends and Not Terrify People

How to Make Friends and Not Terrify People

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"Dos" and "don'ts" for building a community abroad.

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