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VOLUNTEER WITH TURTLES IN COSTA RICA Volunteer work along the Costa Rica coastline is an exciting activity, you can get to enjoy the fabulous beaches just like on a regular summer holiday and learn the basics about conservation activities. The Costa Rican coastline has excellent sandy beaches which are nesting grounds for four species of sea turtles namely the leatherbacks, hawksbill, olive ridley and green turtles. The sea turtles nesting areas are normally threatened by human activity along the beaches, which means if uncontrolled or unchecked could lead to an imbalance in the ecosystem of the region. Therefore volunteer work…

Taking a year off can be one of the most meaningful experiences in your life. Many have found that their gap year travel is the time when they are able to reflect on their lives, learn more about themselves and simply relax and get away from all the daily stress. Instead of simply using your gap year for socialising and sightseeing, why not include some humanitarian volunteering? Volunteering abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture of your chosen country. This can be a two-way exchange that allows you to give something back to the community while…

Times are different – in the past it was common to take an entire year off before pursuing higher education and simply using the time to wind out and relax. The unemployment rate has drastically increased making it more and more difficult to find jobs after school. The bottom line is that you really have to build an impressive resume to get yourself hired. Don’t worry though-if you are dying to go on that gap year escapade, you can still make it worthwhile.  How? Simply add work to your play and you just may get plus points on your interview.…