After sleeping away the better part of the last 24hrs I've just left my orientation and debriefing at the Conservation Volunteers Austaralia office. I have the weekend to explore Perth/the surrounding area and will begin my first assignment on Monday. Beginning Monday morning, I will begin a two week project in the bush with ten other volunteers. Our project will be observing and recording information on the Mallefowl bird (a mound building bird). For tho...

Why did I choose to go on sabbatical? Many have asked this question so here's the answer; having degrees in both sociology and education. My love of both observing and interacting with others along with learning about myself, the way others learn, the learning process and any area in which I haven't learned much about has led me to choose a year away. I've chosen the different places and projects to learn about different cultures, our envionment, other way...