I have been a volunteer for over a year now, but I have always wanted to gain such experience abroad. My choice fell on South Africa. Quite unusual, isn't it? But there were reasons for that. Our university has many international students, including those from Africa. I have been their mentor for 2 years, I enjoy working with them and helping them adapt, which is why I became interested in Africa specifically. Besides, Russian citizens do not need a visa to go there, and the costs are much lower compared to Europe. It is also a great way to practice English and gain teaching experience! The journey is very long; unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Moscow to Cape Town, so I had to fly via Qatar.