Case studies
- Raleigh case studies Two career breakers went on a Raleigh expedition to work as volunteers abroad.
- African Conservation Experience volunteer, golden gapper Silvia, gets up close and personal with lion cubs
- African Conservation Experience case study - Kirsty shares some of her favourite experiences in marine conservation.
- Rachel was afraid to go travelling, but did it anyway.
- Anna got a sabbatical from her job and did voluntary work abroad.
- Alex's career break led to a new job opportunity.
- Tony and Erika did their career break on a budget.
- Ruth taught children in Honduras.
- Charlotte travelled with her children.
- Brian took a short career break to write a play.
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