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Phang Nga Service Learning- “Change you world.”
Changing my world with DukeEngage Service Learning In preparation for my summer in Thailand with DukeEngage, I was told at the Fortin Foundation DukeEngage Academy not to expect my two months of service learning to change the world. However, I beg to differ. The...
How to choose the trip that’s best for you
The first time I seriously considered wanting to volunteer abroad, I could hardly contain my excitement. There were so many options available to me – a project for every issue, and on every continent. I went back and forth for months before settling on a conservation...
What To Expect When Your Child Volunteers Abroad
Maybe your child just told you that he or she wanted to travel abroad to volunteer with GVI, or maybe your child is just about to leave and all the sudden your brain is flooded with questions. It can be a nerve-wracking experience to send your child abroad to...
My experience at GVI Playa del Carmen, Mx
The two weeks that I spent in Playa del Carmen with GVI have been absolutely fantastic and one of the best experiences of my life. I had never been to Playa del Carmen so I was not sure what to expect. But I soon discovered that it was a fantastic place to explore....
Teaching on an Untouched Isle
Teaching on an Untouched Isle This morning I sprung out of bed at a cool 7:30 a.m. and ate a hearty Thai breakfast to prepare for the day ahead. We have spent the previous two days planning and creating a conservation lesson for the children at the Koh Pratong...
Two weeks with GVI Playa del Carmen, Mx
Hopefully this blog post will detail not only the highlights of my trip to GVI Playa Del Carmen but also the emotional impact the trip has had on me. I travelled down from Seattle with a friend, under the presumption that the house will be mostly filled with groups....
The Value of International Work Experience
As of 2016, fewer than 20% of Americans had a passport. It’s difficult to track just how those passport holders are spending their time overseas, but given the scarcity of passport holders in general, it’s safe to assume that those with international work experiences...
GVI’s vet program for two weeks in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
My time here in playa has been unexplainable to say the least. For starters, volunteering for GVI has allowed me to take part in helping out in the local community. I decided to go on this adventure to figure out if I really wanted to be a vet and to experience...
Duke University’s First Week in Phang Nga!
My name is James, and I’m a second-year student at Duke University. I’m participating in GVI’s Service Learning program over here in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. We mostly focus our work on conservation, doing sea turtle conservation, beach cleanups, and biodiversity...
My lovely experience in GVI Mexico
Like most, I wanted to volunteer with children here in Mexico because I have experience in childcare and wanted to do something worthwhile with my gap year. And I love hispanic culture; the language, the food, the music, the general consensus that the hours after...
