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5 Moments: My Study Abroad Year Made Me a Stronger Person
October 24, 2014

5 Moments: My Study Abroad Year Made Me a Stronger Person

The defining moments in a year spent abroad.
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The Vulnerability Trip
August 15, 2014

The Vulnerability Trip

Travelling on the kindness of strangers.
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The Famous 5 Centre for Canadian Women at Heritage Park in Calgary.
July 31, 2014

Educational Trips to Take in Canada This Summer

Two new museums are opening in the Prairies that will change Canada's history.
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Mike holds a green sea turtle at the Animal Rescue Keep.
July 10, 2014

Volunteering by Word of Mouth

After trying to set up volunteer positions across America with little response, Mike develops a new strategy.
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Guadalupe River at Mo Ranch, the retreat centre.
July 2, 2014

Crisis of Faith in One's Self

Thirty-three years ago, Mike was filled with doubt as he set out to volunteer. All that has changed.
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With limited time, Mike stops his car briefly in front of the Vermillion Cliffs in Arizona.
July 1, 2014

2,400 Kilometres in 98 Hours

Mike discovers that travel is about the people, not the tourist destinations.
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Kaya and Khari in New Orleans
June 4, 2014

Barriers to Connecting

Mike pushes beyond his comfort zone to make a difference.
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United Saints volunteers complete work on a house in New Orleans.
May 29, 2014

Volunteering "Abroad" in the USA

Mike sets out on his journey to meet angels working in America.
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Study, Work and Volunteer in Extreme Environments
June 20, 2009

Study, Work and Volunteer in Extreme Environments

The lowdown on studying, working and volunteering in the world's most geographically extreme environments.
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Cooking up Clean Air with Clean Burning Stoves
June 19, 2009

Cooking up Clean Air with Clean Burning Stoves

A stove that can save lives and slow global warming? How the clean burning stove is doing just that.
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Women on the Edge
June 17, 2009

Women on the Edge

Jen Buck and Josee Auclair lead an all-woman expedition team to the North Pole.
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