We’ve long talked about the benefits of international volunteering, internships, and cultural travel. Our projects are designed to fully immerse you in a new culture, develop professional and personal skills, and provide you with a global perspective.
But don’t just take our word for it. We went straight to the source, with a survey of more than 250 recent Projects Abroad participants. Here’s what they told us…
“This was the most incredible experience I have ever had…”
To see the benefits of international volunteering, we needed to first understand how our participants felt about their experience with Projects Abroad. And yes, this quote was taken directly from one of our responses.
Firstly, 99% of our travellers said that they were able to connect with new people and cultures on their project. As a result of this, 96% felt more confident interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
94% of respondents said they now have a better understanding of global issues and challenges and are more likely to see themselves as global citizens.
95% of our travellers believed that the work they did had a positive impact in the communities they travelled to. Whether in conservation, medicine, teaching, or anything else, we pride ourselves on the fact that every project we run is meaningful.
57% of our participants trusted us to manage their very first solo travel experience, with 92% saying that their experience with us was better than travelling alone.
All of this resulted in 9-out-of-10 participants saying they would recommend Projects Abroad to a friend or colleague.
“It was a life-changing and eye-opening experience, I loved it!”
We aren’t the only ones using words like ‘life changing’, our participants agree! The skills they’ve learned and experiences they’ve had will set them up for success in the next stages of their life.
For example, they can find out whether the field they work in is right for their future career. Here’s what one participant said about their internship:
“I really enjoyed my Business internship in Mexico, it helped me a lot in my studies and I now have a much clearer view of what I would like to do in the future!”
Of course, volunteering or interning will develop practical skills relevant to the field you choose to work in. For example, among medical travellers, 96% said their Medical Internships enhanced their experience of studying medicine and healthcare. 89% believed their Medical Internship gave them experience they could not have found at home.
But, travelling internationally with Projects Abroad exposes you to much more than just the workplace. You’ll meet new people, try new food, embrace new challenges, and experience a brand new culture.
The global perspective and intercultural communication skills our travellers learn are crucial in the modern world. People and businesses are connected on a global scale like never before. Understanding how others might view, approach, and tackle certain tasks or issues is the first step of working together efficiently.
This enhanced perspective can also often help people better appreciate what they have and motivate themselves to achieve more at home. Plus, these experiences, when shared with other travellers, can lead to lifelong friendships across borders.
“The trip was amazing, I learned so much and met so many amazing people.”
“I truly believe that it shaped me as a person.”
91% of our travellers said that they felt more confident handling life’s challenges as a result of their experience with us.
93% said the new skills and knowledge they gained will help them in the future, listing their general life, education, and career as the things most positively impacted.
Travelling with Projects Abroad helps you discover more about the world, but also yourself. Our projects develop your confidence, independence, and adaptability. You might even learn a new language, or ignite a love for a culture you didn’t know you had.
You’ll develop as a person, contribute towards international initiatives, and most of all, have an incredible experience. What’s not to love?
“My trip was SO MUCH FUN. I loved the project so much that my little sister is going on the same one that I went on!”
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