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Badewa Fashote, 21. Costa Rica: Healthcare (10 weeks)
"I have found a new love for the Spanish language and I can’t wait to visit Costa Rica again! Being exposed to a different culture has given me a deeper appreciation for the diverse world I live in. I am anxious to continue to learn more about various cultures, people, and diversity..."
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Shabnam Bagher, 28. Costa Rica 2011: Environmental Awareness (4 Weeks)
"My volunteer experience in Costa Rica was undoubtedly an amazing one. It far exceeded my expectations."
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Brian Leary, 27. Costa Rica: Teaching (3 weeks)
"This was a great experience that allowed me to really become immersed in the Costa Rican culture. Not only did I teach in a real Costa Rica school, I also ate typical food, watched various Costa Rican t.v. programs, and did many other things that allowed me to feel as if I was really accepted there..."
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Laura Burja, 24. Costa Rica: Education (2 Weeks)
"I really enjoyed experiencing the culture of Costa Rica, and having the challenge of working with the children in the orphanage."
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Jessica Simon, 21, Costa Rica 2011 Education (4 weeks)
"The experience was unforgettable. The host family we lived with was genuine, and pure Tico, right down to the rice and beans we ate three times a day..."
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Megan Luchies, 21. Costa Rica: Education (4 weeks)
"I had a great experience in Costa Rica. What made my experience amazing was my host family..."
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Jane Hedrick, 22. Peru: Healthcare (12 weeks)
"This was one of the best experiences of my life. I was a little unsure whether or not I was making the right decision before going, but I would do it all again in a heartbeat, in fact when it was time to come home I didn't want to leave..."
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Katelyn Travers, 20. Peru: Social Work
"I worked at an orphanage and it was overall a very good experience. The children were very nice and you could tell they loved having us there. We played any games we could think of or make up and read to them in books or went outside to play games like volleyball and jump rope..."
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Luis Elizondo, 27. Peru: Counseling Addicts (3 weeks)
"During my 3 weeks in Cuzco, Peru, I was able to surround myself with the most heartwarming host family. They made me part of the family and looked out for me as a son; always watchful of anything I needed..."
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So Yeon "Selena” Kim, 16. Peru: Orphan (2 weeks)
"It was one of the most awesome experiences! All the United Planet coordinators were very helpful with explaining the work sites and our quest. The host family was very nice, friendly, and open. They were interested in learning about other cultures with great amount of attention. They were just so nice and caring for me that I would never be able to forget them..."
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Ragan Jolly, 26.Peru: Education (4 weeks)
"For four weeks I served in a women's shelter in Cusco, Peru. I bonded immediately with the girls at the shelter and their welcoming of me was so appreciated. I taught them basic English through games, charades, dance, and art projects. It was so fun to help them learn and watch their progress. At the end of my month, we exchanged tearful goodbyes and little gifts the girls had made to remember them by..."
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Brittany Becker, 17. Peru: Childcare (1 week)
"It was a very positive experience that will last me my lifetime. I loved the orphanage where we worked. The kids were adorable, sweet and genuinely appreciated the help they were getting. It was so easy to jump right in to the project because we felt so welcomed by the house mom and children. It was definitely an experience I'd like others to have..."
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Leonard Haller, 16. Peru: Healthcare 2011 (3 weeks)
"My experience was extremely interesting, especially the visit to Machu Picchu. The local food was very good..."
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Jecenta Dee Baring, 26. Peru: Social Work (9 weeks)
"This entire trip was an amazing experience for me! I look forward to hopefully doing another quest with United Planet in the future..."
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Jessie Rose, 17. Peru: Disabled Care (3 weeks)
"My experience in Peru was great! I learned so much. Everything was different and exciting and i gained some confidence as well as new friends..."
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Lydia Kim, 22. Ecuador 2012: Disabled Care (3 weeks)
"Three weeks [in] Ecuador was such a precious time for me. I am so glad that I chose to volunteer and experience Ecuador. I will definitely come back in the future to meet all those amazing people I met during this trip."
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Katie Murphy, 22. Ecuador: Education (4 weeks)
"I was very satisfied with my United Planet experience in Ecuador. Our in-country coordinator, Pablo Proano, was friendly, knowledgeable, and always available..."
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Rachel and Matt, 17. Ecuador: Orphanage/Street Children (6 weeks)
“It’s been amazing,” says Rachel. “It was a truly life-changing experience. I will never forget the incredible children who are open and loving to a stranger. I will never forget how smart they are and how creative. Esteban, Alex, and everyone else will for always and ever have a place in my heart.”
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Alison Tarnoff, 24. Ecuador 2011: Childcare (6 weeks)
"Most of all, I enjoyed having full support while in the country, living with a family (total cultural immersion), volunteering with the deaf and blind children, and the weekend trips offered..."
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Sandy Ruiz, 22. Ecuador: Healthcare (2 weeks)
"Not only did I meet some great people at my volunteer site, but outside of it as well. I came to really appreciate the Ecuadorian culture, and left with some wonderful memories. I hope to visit this diverse country again very soon!..."
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Meghan Tribley, 22. Chile: Group construction (2 weeks)
"On the last day at the day care it was really rewarding to see the playground completed and to see the kids so excited about what we were doing. We were able to see that we really were making a difference in their lives..."
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Sydney Yovic, 23. Chile: Healthcare (2 weeks)
"My experience in Chile was like a vacation for my soul. I did a lot of work and found myself very tired at the end of the day, but I enjoyed every single minute of it. My host mom, Maggie Diaz, is probably the most special woman I have been lucky enough to meet. I was only with her for two weeks, but still I felt as though I learned as much from her as I learned in a semester at college. My quest with United Planet was an experience I will always cherish..."
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Holly West, 18. Chile 2011: Education (1 Week)
"Amazing, warm host family! My Spanish improved so much in one week. Had a ton of fun taking the metro around Santiago and playing with the local kids at the school. I was so shocked by how giving they were even though they had so little. This week changed me so much in so little time!"
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Diane Holloway, 54. Chile 2011: Nursing (1 Week)
"My daughter and I enjoyed assisting in the English classes in Santiago. The teachers were very welcoming and appeared quite happy we were there. The students were delightful and really wanted to ask questions and practice their English..."
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Fiona Leigh, 17. Chile 2011: Education (4 Weeks)
"Through many excursions and adventures I learned a lot about the culture and heritage of Chile, and made many friends along the way. After such a great experience with United Planet I will definitely want to do another quest soon."
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Laurie Lundeen, 31. Chile: Teaching (2 weeks)
"I enjoyed getting to know the people of Chile. Paul is a good coordinator. I appreciated all that the in country coordinator did for me. He did a good job of picking my host families. They were lovely people..."
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Craig and Mary Noke, 68. Chile: Teaching (3 weeks)
"I don't believe international travel should be about seeing the sights while your tour group is herded around like cattle. Living and laughing with a local family while almost experiencing what the locals experience is the only way to travel. We look forward to showing pictures but what we really enjoy is sharing what we learned, what we talked about, telling all the wonderful stories. Travel for us is about making friends that we'll stay in touch with - and the Quest succeeded."
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Benjamin, 20. Guatemala: Orphanage (2 weeks)
"My Guatemala Quest was great! I would highly recommend the experience to anyone even remotely interested in cultural immersion, volunteer work, making friends, or seeing the world. I felt great doing this, making friends, and learned so much. I really hope to partake in another Quest in the future."
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Stephanie Garcia, 19. Guatemala: Healthcare (10 days)
"I loved the way of life and I learned a lot seeing people with so little and in so much poverty in such a state of happiness and content. I can only aspire to live with the mentality and sense of pride that everyone in Guatemala had..."
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Timothy Newell, 20. Guatemala: Healthcare (10 days)
"It was a rewarding experience that I recommend to anyone who is looking to get involved with helping others."
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