I signed up to SLV on impulse, I had never travelled abroad on my own before and was worried about everything! I chose the 4 week placement in Sri Lanka as my first placement. I was initially terrified to be in a new environment with complete strangers but SLV went above and beyond to take care of all of us. My favourite memory of the Sri Lanka placement was receiving feedback from some parents of children in a teaching project. They really appreciate the work that SLV does and I realised how impactful our volunteering is for the community. With SLV you are part of a lifeline for communities and to be a part of something so special was such an honour. I loved their Sri Lanka placement so much that I chose to go to India this year with them! I learnt about the application of Western psychological practises to Eastern culture. I learnt about how mental health is starting to become more accepted there and what barriers there are against seeking mental health aid. I learnt yoga and mindfulness all whilst completely immersed in a wealth of culture. With SLV I have made friends for life, made memories for life and had the best time I could possibly imagine. I highly recommend volunteering with them.