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In case you missed it: GVI Laos MAR October 2018
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report October 2018: WEP students in our community outreach project Objectives To increase access to education in rural areas To improve quality of education in Laos for students taught by GVI: Improve students' English language ability To...
Alternative spring break ideas for 2019
Want to make the most of your vacation in 2019? Sign up for an alternative spring break volunteer trip! It's an opportunity to immerse yourself into another culture, gain valuable career development experience and go on a once-in-a-lifetime experiential learning...
In case you missed it: GVI Laos MAR September 2018
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report September 2018: WEP careers and skills exploration Objectives: To increase students’ awareness of vocational options and career choices through teaching, workshops and case studies To encourage our female students to assess their...
Pollution? In My Ocean?
Anyone who visits a local store or market will understand why Thailand is one of the world’s largest consumers of plastic. Drinking bottled water is the norm, and each purchase is accompanied by the offer of countless plastic bags and straws. Government figures show that the country uses 4.4 billion plastic bottles and 7.3 billion plastic bags per year, and about 1.03 million tonnes of this waste ends up in the ocean each year.
In case you missed it: GVI Laos MAR July 2018
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report July 2018: Service Learning Groups Objectives To provide students from Scarisbrick Hall the opportunity to contribute to increasing the educational opportunities of students in Luang Prabang within the fields of English language...
Why you should consider taking a gap year before college
If coming to the end of high school feels like you’ve arrived at a crossroads, consider taking a year off. Taking the road less traveled and setting off on a gap year could be your chance to learn, grow and decide what you want to do with your life. No, it’s not too...
Why take a gap year? Three benefits of doing so
Are you unsure about starting college right after high school? Learn more about the benefits of taking a gap year and how it will set you apart when you apply for college admission. Deciding whether to attend college right after graduating from high school is a big...
Which gap year program is best for my career?
So you’ve heard about the many benefits of taking a gap year? Perhaps this is because of Malia Obama’s well-publicized decision to take a break before college or because your college application letter recommends it. You've weighed up the pros and cons of taking a gap...
In case you missed it: GVI Laos MAR June 2018
GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report June 2018: New National Scholar Program Participant Objectives Identify and vet potential local people for the NSP by approaching local English colleges and encouraging high achieving suitable ex-students to participate. Offer...
Cross-cultural communication: Why you should volunteer abroad
Photo: Tim Borny Cross-cultural communication is challenging. Each culture has its own set of rules, and we all carry a collection of cultural biases when we interact with people. For example, in countries like Japan, Indonesia and Thailand strong emotional reactions...
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