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Uganda, like the rest of the world, is a drastically different place now than it was in March.
Our newest Semester in Development launched in Chiang Mai, Thailand in Fall 2019. Considering a semester in Thailand? Here are 5 tips for making the most of your time in Chiang Mai!
Back in 2012, I found myself in rural Uganda, visiting a series of schools in different communities that were coping with a variety of challenges. This was my second stint in Uganda, having previously been in the country researching the arrival of big oil. This time, I was there checking out different communities, specifically visiting…
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Uganda, like the rest of the world, is a drastically different place now than it was in March.
5 Tips for Making the Most of Chiang Mai!
Our newest Semester in Development launched in Chiang Mai, Thailand in Fall 2019. Considering a semester in Thailand? Here are 5 tips for making the most of your time in Chiang Mai!
When the Water is Contaminated: Glass Half-Full or Half Empty?
-Erica Altomare, Insight Staff I don’t know if I’m the only one thinking this, but lately watching the news or reading the paper is more shocking and upsetting than usual. Our last blog post probably didn’t help. If you read it, perhaps you were thinking, ‘Okay, I get it. Voluntourism trips abroad may not be…
Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
Back in 2012, I found myself in rural Uganda, visiting a series of schools in different communities that were coping with a variety of challenges. This was my second stint in Uganda, having previously been in the country researching the arrival of big oil. This time, I was there checking out different communities, specifically visiting…