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Experience of India 28 Day Road Trip
It is always with much apprehension we welcome our travellers to the most interesting program, India Road Trip. We have our reasons, justified ☺ As you step into the capital of this incredible country, no amount of reading or research will prepare you for the first sound of the noisy roads, the heat of the city welcoming you at all …
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Experiencing Bodhgaya, India
✨Each of us are on this hard journey called life✨. Let’s not beat around the bush, our journey’s can be extremely challenging in every way, but it can be so much harder for others ? #begrateful. On my own journey I am searching for something, I’m searching for hope in suffering, searching for the goodness in humanity, searching for the reason behind …
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Rural Teaching in India Review
Below is some feedback from my recent stay with the Bodhi Tree Educational Project Highlights of the trip: – Learning about the project and seeing first hand the good work it’s doing for its local community – Getting to know some of the truely devoted teachers, volunteers and of course the inspirational and dedecated Director, Dherendra – Singing, dancing with …
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Nutrition & Healthcare Volunteering Abroad – Bodhgaya India
Nutrition Volunteering in India My time volunteering as a nutritionist in Bodhgaya, Bihar, a north-eastern state in India, was really rewarding, but it certainly wasn’t without its challenges. On my first day I was given such a warm welcome as I walked through the front gates to the School, with hundreds of students greeting me with great big smiles. Everyone …
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Bodhgaya India Volunteering – 2017
Highlights of the trip: There were many highlights of the trip. Overall, of course just being at the School each day was incredible and interacting with the students there was definitely the most special part of the experience. Hiking up a mountain with the scouts on our first day was definitely a highlight, as was witnessing the ceremony for Chinese …
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Volunteering Bodhgaya India Review – 2016
I’m truly thankful for the past two months I’ve spent in this special country. I’ve met so many beautiful and inspiring people and have been exposed to a completely different way of living and have seen a completely different appreciation for life. I will cherish the memories, the friends and all the unconditional love and smiles I received ? …
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Volunteering Bodhgaya India Review – 2016
So sad it’s my last week in India ? This week I am concluding staff training and have held a creative teaching workshop for all 7 teachers of the 4 schools. Although my delivery was similar to a female Mr Bean, it seemed to go well! Shiny new cupboards are being sent (1 by 1 via me and Ramesh on …
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Rural Community Support Review Bodhgaya – 2016
Hi Lauren and Brian, Tomorrow is my last day here before I head to Sri Lanka and begin my travels. I just wanted to let you know that I have had an amazing, challenging and inspiring time. LINK TO RURAL INDIA VOLUNTEERING PLACEMENT I cannot put into words my experience here, the children, the villages, the people, the staff are …
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Teaching English in Rural School Review – 2015
Link to Project My volunteer placement in Bodhgaya was a profoundly rich experience, which I’m quite sure has altered my path in life to align more closely with my soul’s purpose. I spent a lot of time…….. with the kids at the school, and I am indebted to them for opening my heart. It is incredibly humbling, rewarding and inspiring …
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Rural Community Support India – 2015
I can honestly say that volunteering with IVI has been the best experience! That’s why I decided to do a second IVI program this year, I have absolutely no regrets and wouldn’t change a thing. It was amazing living with the friendly locals in their simplistic (very hot) lifestyle. The opportunities that the lovely, crazy, one of a kind Dhirendra …
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Rural Community School Review – 2015
The project was seriously amazing, the amount of diversity with the activities was totally unexpected and made the experience ten times better than I would have ever imagined!…….. seriously know that I’ll be heading back to the Bodhgaya project at some point in my life. As for Dhirendra, he’s without doubt one of a kind. Haha, I love the bloke! …
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Bodhgaya Placement review IVI – 2015
I blinked and now my time in India is finished! Just an overnight train ride and a flight away from being in the beautiful Maldives. I’m so grateful for my experiences here and in Nepal. Everything from a 10 day silent meditation retreat, meeting and holding the Dalai Lama’s hand, trekking the Himalayas, attending Indians school awards ceremonies and school openings, …
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Rural Community Support Placement Review – 2015
Yesterday I continued to help this family. As they have next to nothing in their home, I brought them new beds, mattresses, mosquito nets, clothes and 1 months worth of fresh milk. They were beyond grateful. Thank you to those who donated, this is where part of your money has helped! Sophie (2014) Sydney Australia Link to Project …
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Medical Internship Bodhgaya Review – 2015
Namaste guys, I apologize for taking so much time to write to you all as a follow up to my volunteering experience in India…… I had a difficult time trying to recover from the trip and journey and had caught Dhirendra’s cold the day I left. It was an honor and privilege to meet Dhirendra who is a very special …
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Bodhgaya India FAQ for female volunteers
My questions were all the things a girl needs to know when she is about to set off to a third world country…… Were you able to shower daily? Did you have to walk to another building for a shared shower or what is the situation? Was there ever the luxury of hot water? Was there time restrictions for …
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Rural Community Volunteering India – 2014
We experienced the most incredible welcome, warmth, acceptance, and hospitality unlike anything we could have imagined or hoped for. On our first visit to the school the entire school greeted us at the gates. The children placed flower wreathes around our necks and performed a Hindu blessing. As we walked through the entrance the school children showered us with flower petals …
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