I spent 3 months with SLV starting in September 2013, as part of the fairly recently established psychology placement. When i arrived, I moved into a house with 10 fellow volunteers; I was quite apprehensive at first, but within the first few days I was having the best time getting to know everyone and finding my way round. My projects were varied, each challenging me in a unique way, but this made it so much more rewarding when I found my feet and I soon fell in love with every single one of them. Sri Lanka is an incredible country, and gave me the opportunity to do so many things; I can honestly say that it was the best decision I have made to join SLV. Though you don't ever quite get used to the heat or the mosquito bites, it is a small price to pay when you come out of it having had so many fun and eye-opening experiences, learnt so much, and have met the most amazing people, who will be friends for life!