If as a Leave UR Mark volunteer, you ever need a break from the crazy city of Bangalore, go spend a weekend in Mysore. Mysore is actually called Mysuru and is located approximately 150 kilometres from Bangalore. Even though the bus or train ride will take you at least three hours, Mysore is easy to […]
Volunteer in India – Don’t Miss These Festivals
As you volunteer in India, be sure to take advantage of Indian festivals. A great opportunities to experience Indian culture at its most exciting. Festivals and holidays in South India to experience while serving as volunteer in India Sankranti Celebrated on January 14, Sankranti is a harvest festival and one of the most important festivals […]
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 […]
Microfinance Internship in India
Daniel is an Economics major from the United States with an interest in the emerging Asian economies. Having already been to China on a business study tour, this is his first trip to India, where he’s working for a non-profit organization in South India focused on development and microfinance with Leave UR Mark. Daniel […]
Healthcare Volunteering in India
Bryn is an American who grew up in Hong Kong and has also lived in Singapore and Mexico. She studies Biology and Anthropology in New York and has plans for medical school. After completing her first year of college, Bryn is spending her summer vacation interning for two non-profit organizations in Bangalore, South […]
Leave UR Mark Volunteers go to Pondicherry: by Devika Ray
Famous for its French colonial past and Auroville international community, Pondicherry is a cute coastal town located east of Bangalore, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Curious to see the French influence still present in the city and looking for a relaxing getaway, the Leave UR Mark volunteers decided to travel to Pondicherry, […]
Leave UR Mark interns go to Kerala: by Natasha Gell
If there is a reason to choose interning abroad in Bangalore over Northern India, it’s the proximity to various weekend excursions available to all Leave UR Mark participants. We recently traveled to the beautiful region of Kerala which has all that you need. Quiet backwaters channels with slow moving houseboats, lively beaches, quiet beaches, […]
Shopping and Nightlife for Leave UR Mark interns: by Natasha Gell
The past couple of weeks myself and the Leave UR Mark interns have attempted to seek out a bit more of the Bangalorenight life and shopping. We’ve been invited to various parties and have visited a fair few bars, restaurants, and shopping districts. One of the biggest sighs of disappointments you’ll get from people when […]
Weekend Trip to Goa: by Sven van Mourik
With Leave UR Mark’s internships taking up so much time and energy, several interns decided it was time to unwind a little and take a plane to spend the weekend in the small province of Goa, at India’s western coast. Originally a Portuguese settler area, Goa is now one of India’s most popular touristic destinations, […]
4 Day Trips Not To Miss While In Bangalore: by Sven van Mourik
While volunteering and interning abroad, it is important to treat every day like an adventure. This is a list of 4 day trips that all Leave UR Mark participants should not miss on their off time from work! I – Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple Because of its splendid temples and sights, the area around Mysore easily […]
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