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Read more: How to prepare for your volunteer trip with Projects Abroad
Learn what it takes to prepare for an international volunteer placement—from comprehensive flight booking and insurance advice to deep cultural orientations.
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Read more: Parent Swap: an exciting new project for teenagers
Ever feel like your parents have all the fun? The tables have turned! Introducing Parent Swap: the ultimate project for teenagers.
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Read more: How to find your niche in medicine
Identify your medical interests, gain experience, and boost your medical school application
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Read more: Learn skills in the sun: volunteer on a tropical island
Develop your skills and enhance your CV while volunteering on a tropical island
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Read more: How to use your Projects Abroad experience for a winning Common Application essay
From Global Impact to Ivy League: Transform your international service into an Ivy League narrative
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Read more: How to frame volunteering abroad for university applications
Volunteering abroad is a great way to build transferable skills, but you also need to prove it with real evidence
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Read more: How to volunteer abroad: your complete guide
Take the stress away from planning your international volunteering trip
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Read more: How to join an archaeological dig and get real field experience
Find out how to join an archaeological dig as a teen, even without any prior experience.
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Read more: Everything you need to know about Travel Clubs
Travel clubs are on the rise, but what are they, how do they work, and what options do you have? Find out about our travel groups for all stages of life.
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Read more: What are AAMC Core Competencies (and how do I get them)?
The path to becoming a medical professional requires more than just academic excellence. It demands a broader approach, based on personal development and professional growth. You’ll need to develop what the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) calls Core Competencies.
