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Three Projects Abroad volunteers ride Bactrian Camels in Terelj National Park, Mongolia

By Projects Abroad 12th December, 2024

5 Steps to Help Plan Your Gap Year
Make your gap year planning easier with our five-step guide, including a few tips on what to do during your gap year to develop new skills.
Take a gap year adventure with Projects Abroad

By Projects Abroad 11th December, 2024

Top 5 Things To Do In A Gap Year in 2025
Decided to take a gap year but have no idea what to do? Let's inspire you — here are our top five things you could do on a once-in-a-lifetime gap year.

By Projects Abroad 03rd December, 2024

Accredited Diplomas: Elevating school trips
Discover how school trips with Projects Abroad can earn students UK-accredited diplomas, boost UCAS points, and enhance academic profiles.
A group of Hight School Special volunteers pose for a picture in front of a nomad tent

By Projects Abroad 20th November, 2024

Volunteer opportunities for teens: building your future
Discover the opportunities for ambitious teens to volunteer abroad and how it could shape your future, including job and university applications.
Woman standing in airport looking at flight information screens

By Sophie Davies 25th October, 2024

Navigating the Airport Solo: A first-time traveller's guide
Navigating the airport can be daunting, especially for first-time travellers. Discover essential tips and advice to confidently travel solo.
Two men plant mangroves on the coast of Fiji with a big black dog beside them

By Projects Abroad 18th October, 2024

Everything you need to know: conservation volunteering abroad
A guide for volunteers looking to take part in wildlife or marine conservation, providing advice on requirements, destinations, and projects you can join
A large group of teenage Projects Abroad volunteers gather for a photo together in Peru

By Projects Abroad 27th September, 2024

The Ultimate Packing List for High School Volunteers
Preparing for a volunteering project abroad and want to make sure you have your essentials? This guide for secondary and high school students will help!
UCAS is changing

By Projects Abroad 24th July, 2024

UCAS personal statements are changing: Here's what you need to know
Learn how Projects Abroad volunteering programmes and accredited diplomas can strengthen your university application.

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