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Take a career break - quit the job

There are many reasons why a person would want to take a break from his or her career. The most common reason would be to take care of kids or for higher education. Some others take a break to pursue a hobby...

11 comments    career break leave
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Top Ten Budget Surf Destinations Around The World

Surfing is becoming big business with a lot of breaks hosting surf schools and hordes of hapless grommets. Thankfully the ocean is bountiful and there is always clean water just around the corner. Surfing is always cheaper if you take your own...

0 comments    travel sports vacation
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A Different Kind of Internship: Career Mentorships with Vocation Vacations

This activity combines a vacation with a mentorship and a really interested employer. Any adult 18 and older can do this.

12 comments    travel careers contest
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Volunteering in Remote India

This hub summarises the volunteer work we carried out in remote India teaching children at a very poor school.

4 comments    travel education science
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College Rejection Letters

College rejection letters are very hurtful to students. How to understand the politics behind the letter and move forward with confidence.

10 comments    travel college europe
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Gap Year For Americans

Gap Year for Americans. What is a Gap Year?

0 comments    sophias travel hubs
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8 reasons to train Kung Fu in China for a year

8 reasons to train kung fu in china for a year. 8 reasons for training Kung Fu in China at an Shaolin Kung Fu academy under a Shaolin Kung Fu master. Increase strength and flexibility, learn Mandarin Chinese, create healthy eating habits, study eastern philosophies, lose weight, master a new sport, create a disciplined structure, learn self defense. Do this in your gap year, sabbatical or after retirement. A perfect addition to personal development when traveling in China. Training Kung Fu China

0 comments    lose weight martial arts kung fu
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Formulating a travel plan

From September 2005 until September 2006, My partner Sheila and I went on one of those extended holidays for adults that have become known as the “Grown-ups’ Gap Year”. In our case, it was return to my hometown of Sydney, that I had left 20...

6 comments    travel vacation budget
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Travel Addicts Unite

Travel is a very personal thing - some love it, some hate it and others like me are completely addicted to it. Venturing off to explore new destinations, cultures, sites and sounds has always enthralled me and...

3 comments    travel adventure africa
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Why Do People Volunteer?

Apparently 1600 people per month search for this phrase on Google, yet I found it very difficult to find a comprehensive answer. The truth is, there are hundreds of possible reasons why people would work for free, often those who volunteer have a...

10 comments    employment skills confidence
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