Jessica Lockhart
Contributing Editor
Although Jessica has travelled to more than 30 countries, her favorite place to throw down her bag is still her hometown of Cold Lake, Alberta. A freelance journalist, Jess has worked for international development organizations and tour operators. She’s conducted workshops in Vanuatu, perfected the use of a satellite phone in the jungles of Guyana and supervised teenage pool parties in the Dominican Republic. Although she's based in Toronto, Jess works remotely from all around the world.
                                
                
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                        How to Fund a Semester Overseas
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                    Friday, 03 August 2012 21:46                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Study Abroad Students Graduate On Time
                    Earn a study abroad bursary and learn what NOT to pack: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Monday, 23 July 2012 19:44                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Packing Advice from Overseas Volunteers
                    Our "From the Field" bloggers tell us what they wish they had packed—and what they can't live without.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Wednesday, 09 May 2012 18:52                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        Meaningful Travel Photography
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                    Tuesday, 24 April 2012 15:32                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        How far in advance should I apply to volunteer abroad?
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                    Tuesday, 10 April 2012 01:11                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        North America's Greenest Hostels
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                    Monday, 26 March 2012 22:24                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        Gift-Giving Guide for Overseas Volunteers
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                    Monday, 12 March 2012 23:59                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Ethical Advertising, KONY2012 and Volunteering Abroad
                    When it comes to volunteering abroad, advertising matters.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:49                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Making Good: Finding meaning, money, and community in a changing world
                    It seems like everyone has a story of how they first heard of Dev Aujla.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Monday, 27 February 2012 22:29                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            5 Steps to an Alternative Spring Break
                    If you want a spring break that’s far from pedestrian, here’s how you can organize your own ASB.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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