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In the land of lush rainforest and friendly smiles, Andrew reflects on what the phrase "third world" really means.
Me, myself and I: finding solace and strength in solo travel.
A groundbreaking book that examines the social and cultural world of aid agencies and the people who choose to become development workers.
Ghana: Where nothing goes as planned and everything works out beautifully anyway.
Andrew O'Dea's mantra for preparing for his overseas volunteer project? "Optimism!"
Carly escapes her life an intern by remembering how to be a traveller again.
AIESEC blogger Genevieve faces culture shock in India head-on.
As Youth Challenge International blogger Andrew O'Dea prepares to depart for Guyana, he reflects on Mark Twain's famous words. 
For AIESEC intern Jackie, navigating the cultural divide in India was as easy as crossing the street.
In India, anything worth owning is something worth fixing. 
Sometimes navigating foreign medical clinics can cause more pain than the initial illness.
As AIESEC intern Genevieve prepares for her overseas placement, "helpful horror stories" aren't making her task any easier.