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 […]
Art Internship Abroad
Fran with Bollywood actors at the Art Exhibition in Bangalore The next few posts on our blog will feature entries from Francesca, from the UK, who is doing a one month long Art Internship with Leave UR Mark. She is currently assisting an art exhibition at Chitrakala Parishath, one of the most revered art schools […]
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 […]
NGO Marketing Internship
Lucy is only 21 but already a seasoned traveler, having traveled to several countries throughout South-East Asia and Europe. It comes as no surprise that she has a passion for geography and is currently studying for a BA in Human Geography at the University of Durham in the UK. Lucy is spending her summer holidays […]
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