While most situations work out, students have commented that program support once they arrived in the country was not what they desired. In addition, because complete program information does not come out until late March, it may be difficult to get organized early. Contact VFP for complete details. Those people looking for an experience which tests their independence are advised to choose another program. IPSL incorporates study and service, so that students do approximately 20 hours of service a week and also take classes, which may be language-specific, depending on the country.
Students can go for a summer session, semester, or a year.
This is one of the more expensive programs, but it also offers good opportunities to take classes. Check specific projects for costs. Volunteers participate in English training, health care, and social development programs. Volunteers spend an entire year in their chosen country. Many more resources are available in our office files and service binders.