I loved how this program incorporated working with nature. It looked like an intimate setting in which I could experience things I never have before - like working with turtles!
I wanted to put my time to good use while traveling around, rather than just taking everything in, I wanted to put something out there.
The process was super easy. I came across Lang Tengah turtle watch after a simple Google search. I looked through their website, e-mailed them, set up a time to come, and I was off!
A little piece of advice I got when I arrived was to not wear clothes you like! You will get them dirty rolling around in the sand and sweating in the sun. Do be prepared to be tired when you wake up at night for a shift. However its pretty easy to gain the sleep back with all the free time.
Have no expectations! If you see something interesting in the distance, go explore it, go off the path.
You don't have to plan and do something everyday, hanging around the hostel lounge is a good way to meet people!
A big chunk of most days, during the time I was there was spent snorkeling. This was my first time, which set the bar high.
Each morning we would do a nest check to monitor the turtles - and get a chance to hold one! Each day we were assigned a different simple chore to keep the camp running. Extra time was spent cooking our own food or chatting with new friends.
My biggest fear was really being stuck and not knowing what to do. Whatever that situation may be. Language barriers, getting lost, losing something. However thinking back, either this rarely turned out to be a problem, or you had to jump over this obstacle and use your best judgement for a situation. You live and you learn!