From the title of her controversial new book, Hoping to Help: The Promise and Pitfalls of Global Health Volunteering, you can tell that Lehigh University sociology professor Judith Lasker is something ...

Volunteering abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You are taking the time to share your knowledge and skills while making a difference that really counts, however small or ...

Kathy Boisvert, who teaches preschoolers with special needs near her Massachusetts home, had never been overseas before she signed up with World Teach, a nonprofit organization that matches volunteer ...

University of Iowa Assistant Provost of International Programs Doug Lee recently received the Institute for the International Education of Students Abroad Volunteer of the Year Award for his work ...

The University of Wyoming Education Abroad Office proudly offers a variety of international opportunities for UW students. With programs in over 80 different countries and on all 7 continents, UW ...

2007-07-01 04:00:00 PDT Bahía Tortugas, Mexico-- "This is going to prick a little," I said in gringo-accented Spanish. Vincent Murillo yelped in mock pain as I pushed the trigger on the pen-shaped ...

Generation Study Abroad ®, is a five-year initiative of the Institute of International Education (IIE) to mobilize resources and commitments with the goal of doubling the number of U.S. students ...

While almost 300 students per year participate in either a semester or yearlong program abroad, others seek an international research, study or internship experience during the summer or interterm.