Plus the climate in the Palmetto State is mild, with short winters and long growing seasons. That means that the wildlife in the state of South Carolina has a longer window of opportunity for feeding, which makes for a healthier and more populated selection of wild game. You can even hunt for more exotic prey such as rattlesnake, crocodile, and alligator while in South Carolina. Alligators as long as 13 feet have been found within the South Carolina swamps, and a 6-foot crocodile washed up in the surf along the coast of South Carolina not too long ago – after what wildlife experts believe was the crocodile’s migration up the coast from Florida.

Hunters who are interested in tracking deer in South Carolina find many happy hunting grounds, both for sportsmen who prefer firearms as well as for those who hunt with a bow and arrow or a crossbow. Within the rice fields and other watery areas of South Carolina farmland it is possible to hunt for waterfowl, alligator, various kinds of birds, and the rather vicious and formidable South Carolina wild boar.

Or you can head toward drier woodlands like those farther inland where much of the state’s cotton, corn, and tobacco crops are grown. There you will find many hunters and guides who prefer to stalk coveys of quail, doves, rabbits, and other prey common to those areas where there are dry meadows skirted by piney woods. There are also many ponds in those same places where ducks and geese can be hunted during duck hunting season, and many hunters prefer to go hunting for that kind of winged game by boat. Of course if you like to fish you can use the same boat to fish for bass and other delicious fish, and South Carolina offers some of the best fresh water and saltwater fishing in the country.

To learn more about what kinds of hunting the state of South Carolina offers – or where to find experienced local hunting guides or tracts of land that are available for sport hunting – just contact the South Carolina Wildlife Commission or state tourism department. With so many reasons to go hunting in South Carolina, hunting has become a major pastime for tourists and visitors to the Palmetto State as well as for local residents and natives of S.C. Plan a trip to South Carolina when hunting season is in full swing and you are sure to be rewarded with lots of great hunting for whatever kind of animals, birds, and other prey the state offers that you enjoy tracking and hunting.

The bottom line is that there has probably never been a better time to go and acquire new skills for a resume. With record unemployment and a job market that, let’s face it, is pretty miserable, a few months in South America learning Spanish and working an internship can certainly make resumes stand out from the crowd. Besides working an internship or volunteering can also give you a new perspective and time to access goals from afar.

Spanish immersion schools take place world-class cities such as Buenos Aires and Santiago. There is also a great deal of fun to be had in these locations as well. Those in Spanish immersion schools are able to do things like go snowboarding in the Andes Mountains while in Santiago or learn the tango in Argentina. Spending a few months in South America visiting and learning in these three countries will definitely change your perspective and will likely even alter your perceptions about what it is you “need” to have in your life to be happy.

With a very low cost of living, the dollar goes far in South America. For example, a ride on the Buenos Aires subway system only costs about 30 cents. But that is only the tip of the cost savings iceberg, as you generally won’t need a car. An added plus is that Internet cafes are everywhere. All of these factors add up to make it so a person can learn Spanish in Argentina, Chile or Peru without having to spend a lot of money in the process.

The experience of a new culture brings benefits far beyond the classroom. While you attend Spanish immersion schools, it is possible to live with a local host family, which is a great way to experience the culture. Further, you will have wonderful experiences with your classmates as you learn Spanish in Argentina, Chile or Peru. Students from around globe attend these international programs. This gives students the experience to spend a great deal of time with people from other countries. Meeting people from all over the world can be very beneficial to those on a career break who are looking for new perspectives.

As Ann Glotzbach former Spanish immersion student from New York City stated, “I would highly recommend the school to anyone who is seeking an enriching, comprehensive and fun language learning experience. Each school offered engaging professors, well organized teaching materials…and diverse and dynamic classmates.” Anyone looking for a way to boost their resume and broaden their horizons would be well served by studying Spanish in South America in a Spanish immersion program. Who knows? You might even stay in South America and open up a business or become an English teacher. One thing is for sure, after taking a career break to learn Spanish in Argentina. Chile or Peru, you will have new options and new perspectives.