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Transitions Abroad
23 July 2008"How a volunteer expedition in Mexico provided valuable research for the coral reef systems of the Mesoamerican Reef along with the reward of additional diver training." By Cheryl MacDonald
"I began my ten week adventure as a mediocre diver with less than twenty dives in my log book and left with close to 100 logged dives, several new certifications, and a new appreciation for diving and what it offers. When my travels are concluded, I now have a new option for a job in the dive industry due to all the training provided. GVI provided me with the tools and training—along with the confidence—necessary to enter into a great new career."
Transitions Abroad
18 June 2008After spending a half hour in the quiet morning watching the antics of the cubs, we snap pictures, gather data, and laugh a lot. Cute doesn’t begin to describe a fuzzy, active cheetah cub. Part of what we’ve learned in our studies on the expedition is how precarious the plight of the cheetah is in South Africa today. As the world’s fastest land animal, its status is listed as threatened and is now considered an Endangered Species.
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15 May 2008“McFee Elementary teacher to travel, live in Amazon/Tana Congi will be part of expedition into the rainforest”
By Kimberly D. Thompson, Houston Chronicle Correspondent
"In my quest for the perfect experience, I found Global Vision International. They offer a five-week research expedition that will take me deep into the rainforest, house me in a small Spanish-speaking village, and give me the opportunity to share my knowledge and culture with the native people. In return, they will share theirs with me.”
CosmoGIRL
01 March 20084 Green Spring Breaks
"What you’ll do: Help vets at a Florida wildlife sanctuary feed and care for rescued exotic animals — like wolves, tigers, and orangutans."
Verge Magazine
01 December 2007"Global Vision International focuses on working locally to promote sustainable development through environment research, conservation, and education in over 30 countries around the world."
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18 October 2007"While GVI isn’t exactly a traditional “tour operator,” this organization still gets a big plus in our books for giving travelers the opportunity to (literally) get hands-on experience with local cultures."
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10 October 2007"When Hurricane Dean hit the small Mexican fishing village of Mahahual this summer, Tim Boesen, 18, of Crete, was there working on a five-week conservation project through Global Vision International. Boesen's efforts quickly shifted to hurricane relief, clearing away rubble and rebuilding houses. He'll return home later this month. But for now, he's in Antigua, Guatemala, learning Spanish and building ovens for the indigenous people."
Boston Globe
06 October 2007"One way of vacationing that leaves many people feeling good is to volunteer on a project. Boston-based Global Vision International notes that with its projects, you can work on conservation with elephants in Namibia, turtles in Panama, or dolphins in Brazil , or help improve the lives of residents of a Guatemalan village."
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