Travelling alone and volunteering in India can seem daunting, even impossible to navigate, and even with all the planning in the world can sometimes make you feel like you’re not prepared enough. Enter: your best friend! They know you like nobody else does. They’ve seen you through the good times and the bad. They’ll support you […]
Volunteer Abroad in India Reflections
Initially I came to India with the goal to learn more about different therapeutic methods used as interventions with special needs children. I chose this internship, Therapy and Counseling, through LeaveUrMark because it seemed like the perfect opportunity to learn from other therapists, practice dance therapy and gain experience working with a group of individuals […]
My Gap Year |Interning at a Magazine
I took a gap year after I got burned out from my corporate job that had a steady salary. Here is my gap year experience and advice. In this job, I was making ok money, attending company events, and selling a product I was not passionate about at all. I figured this is what life […]
Welcome to Bangalore
Reflections from Rebecca Addy from the UK who interned abroad with us this summer. So this is my second day in India (Sunday). The journey to india was long, but not too boring as I watched several films and spoke to an Australian girl most of the way to Abu Dhabi. On arrival, my driver […]
Non Profit Volunteering in India
Reflections from Martina from Canada who volunteered abroad in India with Leave UR Mark in May of 2014. The Sustainable Livelihoods Program – at the Center This program is focused on skills training for local women in Bangalore, with the goal of creating a sustainable livelihood and creating economic stability. They learn important skills like […]
Leave UR Mark Intern Testimonials
Here is a review of our intern Hannah who did a psychology and therapy project with us in India. Watch to find out more about what her “favorite day” in India was. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfR5-DhiEcg 000000
10 Ways to Impress your Colleagues during your Internship Abroad
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. […]
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