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Top 5 Things To Do:
Pokhara, Nepal
1. Paddle boat through Phewa Lake. Rent a wooden boat and paddle around Nepal's second largest lake. On an island near Lakeside shore dock up and visit the Barahi Temple.
2. Paraglide. Because of Nepal's subtropical climate, it is a great place to fly. Paragliding season runs from October to May and people come from all over the world to fly around Phewa Lake.
3. Become a dal bhat connoisseur. Dal bhat, considered by many to be the national dish of Nepal, consists of rice and lentils and is often served with curried vegetables or pickle. Hearty and nutritious, dal bhat is prepared twice daily in homes across the country. Top it off with some sweet, milky tea and you're ready for any adventure!
4. Hike to the World Peace Pagoda. For amazing views of the Annapurna mountain range and Pokhara city, climb up to the large Buddhist stupa on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Constructed by Buddhist monks, it is a symbol of union for people of all backgrounds in their search for world peace.
5. Go spelunking. Also known as caving, spelunking is a good way to get adventurous. Explore the caves of Gupteswar Gupha and Mahendra Gupha to see bats, stalactites and even a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva.
Intern in Nepal
Volunteer in Nepal
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Featured Alumni Profile:
Richard, Volunteer in Brazil
Richard volunteered in Piracicaba, Brazil teaching English at a junior high school.
"I wanted to volunteer for a host of reasons. The main reason being I wanted to assist the global community in a country that may lack, and need, a voluntary presence. Therefore, I wanted to do my volunteer work in a developing country.
I felt that Brazil was the perfect combination of a developing country and one that I would be able to adjust to quickly. I have spent some time in cultures somewhat different than the US through study abroad programs, and I felt Brazil was that next step as far as pushing the boundaries of my comfort level.
I chose World Endeavors because the program has a pretty large presence on my campus for their study abroad program. Once I realized that World Endeavors offered a volunteer program, I thought it would be best to participate through a trusted name."
Be sure to check out more alumni stories!
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2nd Annual World Endeavors Summer Photo Contest
World Endeavors Summer 2012 international interns, students, and volunteers will be submitting photos of their experiences across the globe to compete in our Summer 2012 Photo Contest! Check out our World Endeavors Facebook page throughout the summer to see the submissions! Vote for your favorites by "liking" them or commenting on them. Winners will be selected at the end of each month in June, July, and August.
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Testimonials
"I learned that I can make friends and adapt to new situations. I learned that sometimes it is necessary to change behaviors when abroad. I became more relaxed and began to realize that some things in life are not important, while other things that I did not think about a lot in the past became more important to me." - Shanda, Volunteer in the Philippines
"This just keeps getting better and better! The family I'm staying with is amazing; they are the coolest people I've ever met. The internship is going quiet well too; I've already written several press releases, assisted a photo shoot session, and made designs for Twitter profile and presentation among other things!" - Alejandra, Intern in Ireland
"Thanks so much for giving me the confidence I needed to study abroad at Mahidol University last Spring. I'm now graduating and taking a job as an teaching assistant at a college in Hong Kong, thanks again for your support on helping me become a global citizen"
-Greg, Study in Thailand
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Connect with WorldEndeavors
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World Endeavors
3015 E. Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
612-729-3400
866-802-9678
9:00AM-5:30PM CST
www.worldendeavors.com
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Celebrating Mother's Day Around the World
All around the world people celebrate their mothers. From honoring religious figures representing motherhood to individuals' moms, many countries set aside a day to give thanks to these great women.
In Mexico, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 10th and is one of the biggest gift-giving holidays of the year. Mother's Day is also tied to the Virgin of Guadalupe who is considered a symbol of motherhood. Mexicans celebrate by participating in a traditional mass followed by a special breakfast or brunch.
Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, Mother's Day in the United Kingdom has evolved over the years. In the 1600s, children working as servants were allowed to go home and see their families. Later began a tradition inspired by a folk tale where people gave special glazed cakes to their mothers. This is how the popular "Simnel Cake", a light fruit cake covered in marzipan, came to be eaten on this day.
In France, Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in May. The holiday sprung up after WWII as a way to repopulate the country. Mothers were given medals based on the number of children they had. Today popular Mother's Day gifts include cakes shaped as a bouquet of flowers, candies and perfumes.
Globalization very recently brought the celebration of Mother's Day to India. As a considerably new holiday, it has had remarkable success and is celebrated widely all over the country. Like in the U.S., Mother's Day is a commercialized holiday where people spend money on cards, gifts and going out to eat at restaurants.
Is Mother's Day celebrated in your program country? If so, describe the country's traditions on our Facebook page!
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Tips for Keeping A Travel Blog During your program abroad you will more than likely be bombarded with questions from friends and family members incredibly curious about what you are up to. Sometimes it's hard to stay on top of Skype calls, emails and Facebook posts while you are experiencing an exciting new world. Blogging is a great way to share stories and photos with friends and family during your trip abroad. It can save you a lot of time by allowing you to share multiple types of media on a single platform and also helps you reflect on the things you are experiencing. Here are some tips to make your blog as effective as possible:
- Decide who you want to see your blog. Blog sites allow you to choose whether your blog is public or private. If you do not want everyone to be able to access it, there are different methods that can include or exclude people from viewing your blog.
- Choose the types of media you want to feature in your blog. Will your blog be writing-focused? Photo/video-focused? Will you include all three? There are different types of blogs for people interested in different things. If you don't like to write, you don't have to!
- Share your blog posts on social media sites and through email. After you finish a new post all you have to do is copy and paste the link and watch your page views skyrocket!
After you return home your blog will act as a memory-keeper from your time abroad. Years later you can go back and remember little details about the amazing things you saw and did!
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Featured Video:
Ashley describes her experiences during her internship abroad in Sydney, Australia. She talks about the kinds of tasks she completed at her marketing internship, public transportation in Sydney and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef.
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Featured WE Staff Member:
Kailey Bunch
Outreach Assistant
Kailey was born in beautiful Boise, Idaho where she lived during her school-age years. After high school she attended a small liberal arts university, Willamette, located in Salem, Oregon. There she obtained her B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Spanish. During her time at Willamette she had the opportunity to participate in the school's study abroad program in Quito, Ecuador. While in Quito she studied the Spanish language and various indigenous cultures of the Andes and was able to see the amazing ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru. After graduating in 2010, Kailey taught English in Daegu, South Korea for one year. Upon completion of her contract she travelled through various countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. Kailey recently moved to Minneapolis, MN to pursue her love of travel and international education.
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