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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
Pre-Med preparation for medical school

By Thom Brown 27th March, 2024

What do medical schools actually want from pre-med students?
Want to find out what medical schools really want from pre-med students? Discover the three pillars that will boost your chances of becoming a medical student.
Develop AAMC Core Competencies as a pre-med student

By Thom Brown 26th March, 2024

What are AAMC Core Competencies (and how do I get them)?
Discover how you can demonstrate the AAMC Core Competencies to supercharge your medical school applications. Build your future career in medicine today.
Teen volunteering and internships abroad

By Dave Harding 13th March, 2024

Teen volunteering abroad: Make a difference and travel the world!
Discover High School Specials: Volunteer and intern abroad trips tailor-made for teens! They’re fun, structured, and fully supervised during the school holidays.

By Projects Abroad 08th February, 2024

Solo female travel: Fall in love with traveling alone
Get the best advice for solo female travelers. Discover tips for solo travel for women, including staying safe, making friends, and exploring with confidence.
Older volunteers abroad

By Thom Brown 17th January, 2024

Fun, Friendship, and Fearless Travel
An interview with veteran volunteers, Joan and Carolyn. We discuss the adventures they've had and the advice they'd offer to aspiring volunteers and interns.

By Thom Brown 10th January, 2024

Best volunteer abroad programs in 2025
Discover the best volunteer abroad opportunities worldwide. Travel the world, learn new skills, help others, and make friends when you choose Projects Abroad.
Volunteers stand on top of the rainforest canopy in Peru.

By Projects Abroad 21st December, 2023

What is an alternative spring break?
Discover the benefits of an alternative to the typical spring break. Invest your time when you volunteer abroad and come home with real stories.
Female volunteers on the Projects Abroad Childcare Programme read a book to two local Cambodian children.

By Kait Baker-Smith 05th December, 2023

School Trips: Taking the Hassle Out of Educational Travel
Discover school trips overseas with Projects Abroad. Learn about the positive impacts your students can have through volunteering while giving them valuable experiences.

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