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 […]
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 […]
Sunday Activities with Leave UR Mark
What’s the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon with Leave UR Mark? We think it’s cooking classes with an old Indian Aunty who is very knowledgeable about all types of regional cuisines. Check out a Youtube video that one of our volunteers made about learning Indian cooking during the weekends when you are not […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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