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From Paris to Cardiff – My personal experience of culture shock

 Even though I am familiar with culture shock and the way it influences your mindset -I lived in the US for a year-, I still have moments when I stop and reflect on how strange or how admirable the Welsh are. Here are a few examples of my most memorable […]

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EVS life in Dresden

Winter is now finally over here in Dresden and the morning frost has given way to carpets of daffodils, bluebells, and lilies of the valley. The warm weather and long evenings have coaxed us outside and all of a sudden Dresden has come alive. […]

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Louise: EVS have definitely helped me in searching for employment

Did you know, that the range of EVS projects is so wide, that you can even spend a year abroad taking care about chimps? Read story of our volunteer Louise, who did so. […]

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Joe: EVS is a great experience from employment perspective

Joe from Wales wasn’t sure what he wants to do after his high school and decided to spend a year on EVS project in Estonia teaching English minority kids. This experience turned up to be breakthrough for his future life and career. […]

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Bobby, EVS mentor: Being a mentor for an EVS volunteer is a brilliant experience

Bobby decided to extend his working experience by being a mentor to an EVS volunteer from Austria working in ASH Wales. Read why he enjoys being a mentor so much! […]

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Andy: UNA Exchange taught me skills that I could never have learnt at University

Read a really inspiring story of Andy, who took part in many volunteering activities in Wales and abroad. This volunteering journey helped him start a career in humanitarian work abroad. […]

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Jamie, ASH Wales: EVS brings an international perspective to our work

ASH Wales Cymru is one of our partner organisations, who decided to host EVS volunteers in their office. Find out more about benefits of hosting an EVS volunteer in your organisation and read an interview with Jamie Jones-Mead. […]

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Tom: EVS is best way to see another country and culture

Tom had an excellent opportunity to explore Romanian culture and develop his passion for media during his EVS project. “I saw that the skills I already had were appreciated and valuable,” he said. Read his story here. […]

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Maria: I feel ready to find a job in Spain and follow my dreams

Maria from Spain spent eight months in the UNA Exchange office as an EVS volunteer. She dedicated her time to promoting international volunteering and developing her media skills. Read her experience here. […]

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