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Benefits of Volunteering in College
For most people, entering college or university is
when they, for the first time ever, live alone and
are away from the family. Exams, assignments,
and papers – along with parties, hanging out
at cafés and stuff– all make for an exciting and
hectic student life. More so for those with
part-time jobs.
Still, you may want to try a few things that can
affect your adult life and help build a
brilliant career.

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Volunteering, for instance, is definitely a
great way to discover yourself while making a
difference. Spending a few hours a week helping
out a local school for disadvantaged children,
promote awareness on tuberculosis or go on
a green mission for the environment. Some
volunteer programmes let you travel, develop
yourself and explore the world while helping to
improve the lives of others.
Here are some reasons why you should consider
volunteering during your college years.