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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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How to Write an International Resume
February 6, 2012

How to Write an International Resume

Verge asks the experts how to tailor your resume to land that job overseas.
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May 25, 2011

Gap Years: European vs. American

Why are students on this side of the pond less likely to take a year off before college?
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How Studying Abroad Can Help Save the World
June 20, 2010

How Studying Abroad Can Help Save the World

An international education is fundamental to promoting a world that actually gets along.
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Backgrounder: Haiti
June 30, 2009

Backgrounder: Haiti

A nation in the remaking—again.
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Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad
June 20, 2009

Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad

There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
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June 20, 2009

Staying Safe Overseas: What Your Country Can't Do for You

If you get yourself into a bad situation, make sure you can get yourself out of it. What to do when the worst happens abroad.
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Backgrounder: Afghanistan
June 20, 2009

Backgrounder: Afghanistan

Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
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How to Teach an Impromptu ESL Class
June 20, 2009

How to Teach an Impromptu ESL Class

Helpful hints on how to cope when you find yourself unexpectedly standing in front of a class that doesn't speak your language, but wants to.
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