The first day on your international internship can be slightly nerve-wracking to many of Leave UR Mark’s volunteers and interns. Here is Leave UR Mark’s advice on how to easily have your new Indian boss and colleagues warm up to you and help you have an amazing cultural and learning experience while in the country. […]
Considering Interning Abroad? Watch Sydney’s experience in India
We all get a little bit nervous before taking that leap of faith and signing up for an international internship in a different country. Many times we realize that our fears get squashed very easily once we arrive at our destination and can put away our anxieties in order to enjoy the experience. Here is […]
Psychology and Therapy Internship Abroad
In the coming weeks, Leave UR Mark will be featuring several videos from our interns who have been volunteering and interning their time India this summer. These videos are a great way for future interns and volunteers to learn about what they can expect when they go abroad to volunteer abroad in India. We hope […]
Cooking Abroad
Being in a new country during your internship or volunteer project abroad means experiencing local life in many different dimensions. The first of course is the aspect of your work that you will probably be involved in on a 9-5 basis. The second aspect are the weekend excursions you will plan for your free time. […]
International Internships and Free Time
At Leave UR Mark, we are absolutely in love with the city of Bangalore. It is one of the most diverse, exciting, and welcoming cities of India. This is why we want to share our experiences with incoming volunteers and interns. With so much energy concentrated towards your work placement, it is important to go […]
How not to be a Volontourist
Definition: Voluntourism is the combination of volunteering and sightseeing, enabling travelers to not only visit the scenic highlights of a destination, but also to engage in a meaningful way with the people and/or the environment, by giving back in a hands-on way. In recent years, there has been a strong growth in the volunteer travel industry. […]
Physical Therapy Internship Abroad
Arti Patel, a biology major from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey always wanted a chance to re-connect with her Indian heritage. Having visited India a few times several years back to be with family, Arti was ready to take on a more challenging opportunity in the field of Physical Therapy in Bangalore, […]
Psychology Internship Abroad
Name: Alex K. Age: 26 Country: USA Placement: Intern Leaving his mark at: An organization dedicated to therapy for children with autism While researching summer internship possibilities outside the US, Alex looked up the keywords ‘psychology’ and ‘therapy’ and found an opportunity which perfectly matched his interests via the Leave UR Mark website. […]
Intern Abroad with Water Issues in India
Renata is from Hungary and has been living in the US for the past 6 years, where she’s a student of economics and environmental studies. Passionate about environmental conservation, Renata was looking for a summer internship opportunity in India related to water issues. Through Leave UR Mark, she has embarked on an 8-week internship at […]
Volunteer Abroad in India : 5 Things You Should Know
Volunteering abroad is often considered a meaningful and life-changing experience for many people who have direct contact with the community in which they work. Volunteering in India with Leave UR Mark can certainly be something that helps you focus your skills on those that need it most. However, it is important to keep a few […]
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