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Top 5 Things To Do:
Jaipur, India
1. Climb the hill to Amber Fort.
Located at the top of a hill overlooking a lake, the fort offers fascinating architecture and a great scenic view.
2. Check out the Pink City.
In 1876 the city was dressed pink to welcome the arrival of Price Albert and Queen Elizabeth II. The decoration stuck. The pink hue of the buildings earned Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan its nickname, "The PinkCity."
3. Visit Jantar Mantar. Built by King Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734, the title of this observatory literally means "calculation instrument." The Janta Mantrar will boggle your mind with its unique and still functioning astrological instruments.
4. Brightly colored clothing.
Throughout Jaipur and the region of Rajasthan, the rich hues of clothing are unmistakable. With unbelievably bright colors, the daily wear of Jaipur's citizens are like works of art. Pick up a piece or two to take home!
5. Distinctive music. The lively music and traditional dances of Jaipur are wonderful to experience. The main folk dance of Jaipur, called "Ghoomar" is marked by the large, colorful skirts, or "ghagras" worn by the women.
World Endeavors offers two ways for participants to experience life in Jaipur:
Internships in Jaipur, India
Volunteer in Jaipur, India
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Meet Matthew, Intern in Mexico
During the spring semester of 2009 Matthew completed a business administration internship in Cuernavaca, Mexico through World Endeavors. He says the experience was a great one, increasing his business experience as well as improving his Spanish language skills.
 The host family that Matthew lived with really contributed to his positive experience. They taught him about Mexican culture and included him in their daily activities. "They involved me in everything they were doing, including family parties. The daughter would always invite me out with them. I never felt uncomfortable; I knew that I could always knock on one of their doors and hang out," he says.
Interning for a branch of the World Trade Organization, Matthew found his placement to be both challenging and rewarding. While brushing up on Spanish vocabulary and being able to read the language were initially challenging, Matthew says, "the more I did, the better I got. By the fourth week, a lot of people didn't know I wasn't from Mexico."
While Matthew put in plenty of hours at the office, he also took time to explore the city and learn about Mexican culture.
Read the full interview with Matthew and find out more about Internships in Mexico.
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"My homestay was amazing; the family bent over backwards to help me with things and I enjoyed living with them."
David, (Volunteer in The Philippines)
"I really enjoyed the internship placement. I really improved my portfolio for my future career and gained a lot of professional knowledge of graphic design while improving my Spanish."
Stephanie, (Intern in Spain)
"I had a great social experience immersing myself into the Thai culture at the ground level. My host dad and the other teachers included me in local activities and wanted to share their culture with me- it was absolutely incredible."
Tom, (Volunteer in Thailand)
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International Experiences on a Budget
 If you are like many people considering studying abroad, you may have some concerns about how you will afford the experience. While there are costs associated with a program abroad, many programs are more affordable than you think! Below are a few tips for making your dream of going abroad into a reality.
1. Consider a non-traditional location. For example, World Endeavors study abroad programs in Thailand and the Philippines are among our most affordable. There is no language requirement, as all classes are offered in English, but the costs associated with these programs are much lower than traditional English speaking study abroad locations such as the Unted Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Earn credits toward your degree and gain an international experience at a fraction of the cost!
2. Enroll in an international internship program rather than a study abroad program. Depending on individual university requirements, participants can often gain academic credit for international internships. These programs offer professional experience and international immersion at a lower cost than traditional study abroad programs.
3. Short term and volunteer abroad programs are the least expensive. With flexible start dates and a wide variety of placements options, volunteering abroad offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and intimate knowledge of another culture for an incredibly affordable rate.
While it is important to plan out how you will fund your experience abroad, don't let financial concerns keep you from making your dream of going abroad a reality. Students who have been abroad will tell you -- there is no way to put a price tag on an international experience that will help you grow academically, professionally, and personally!
Wondering how to afford your program abroad? Contact one of World Endeavors' experienced advisors to learn more.
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Teaching Volunteer Projects Abroad
 As Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights clearly states, "everyone has the right to education." Education is one of the best ways to empower young people and to bring a community out of poverty and promote economic development. Unfortunately, due to gender and racial discrimination, poverty, and underfunding of schools, many students in developing countries struggle to obtain even a basic education.
World Endeavors teaching volunteers work to address these issues. Volunteers share their English language skills and their enthusiasm for education with underprivileged children in communities around the world. You can have a part in changing the educational experiences of children as a teaching volunteer through World Endeavors.
Teaching volunteer placements are available in several World Endeavors destinations. Click on the links below to find out more:
Teaching in Brazil
Teaching in Costa Rica
Teaching in Ecuador
Teaching in Ghana
Teaching in Guatemala
Teaching in India
Teaching in Nepal
Teaching in the Philippines
Teaching in Tanzania
Teaching in Thailand
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Featured Video Blogger:
Trent, Intern in Australia
Meet Trent, a World Endeavors intern in Sydney, Australia. Trent completed a theater internship and kept a video blog of his experiences. See what it's really like to be an intern in Australia!
Learn more about interning in Australia.
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Featured WE Staff Member:
Mallory Ericson, Enrollment Advisor
An outdoor enthusiast and avid traveler, Mallory Ericson has traveled and camped in locations across the United States and Canada.
In college Mallory spent a semester studying abroad and interning in Cape Town, South Africa. As a student at the University of the Western Cape, she was fully immersed into the local lifestyle and culture. While in Cape Town Mallory participated in two different economic empowerment internships in the surrounding townships. In these internships Mallory participated in a range of projects, from resume writing workshops to skill sessions that addressed how to make and save money.
Her experience in South Africa was a life-changing one. In fact, she returned to South Africa the following winter break to visit friends and further explore the country. Mallory thinks that everyone should have an international experience at some point. She has a deep belief in World Endeavor's mission of cultural immersion, and believes that first-hand experience in another culture gives you insight into your own life.
Mallory loves her job as an Enrollment Advisor at World Endeavors because she gets to coach people through the process of having their own life-changing international experience.
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