Elizabeth Mellen just returned from her six-month Quest in Ecuador, where she had a wonderful experience teaching, living with a family, meeting international volunteers from all over the world. Read more about her adventures in the local paper in Danville, IL.
A couple lines from the piece:
“In Ecuador, she was amazed at the diverse ecological system — from the mountains to the beaches and the islands. In the town of Mindo, she could do hiking, zip lining and swimming in the waterfalls.”
“On weekends, she did a lot of traveling, and especially fell in love with the gorgeous beaches. She also visited the Galapagos Islands, and saw sharks and a huge sea turtle while snorkeling, sea lions and odd birds such as the blue-footed boobies.”
United Planet Long-term Quests last 6 or 12 months. They offer a significant opportunity to get to know a community, a family, a class full of kids, a culture, a language. You can choose any of 30 countries in Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa.
If you’re thinking about a break — from school, career, life — think about a great chance to live and learn and have a real adventure.
“I had an amazing time volunteering in Tibet. The people were extremely warm, kind, and welcoming, always ensuring that I was content with my experience. I really felt like I was a Tibetan! I got to hang out with monks, ride motorcycles, cook Tibetan food, walk freely around the town, and even spoke a little Tibetan to local townspeople. It felt great to know that I was able to help a community in need and also have an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
–Ethan Barhydt, Short-Term Volunteer, Tibet
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