Volunteering for a semester?

I have traveled all over the world (Africa, Afghanistan, China, US, Turkey, Russia, and South America) The longest that I have been gone is for 18 months. Every time it seems that time goes by really fast. My loved ones do get worried some times but with technology ie.. Email and cell phones you can keep in touch with them. I think that you will have a great time and it will be a good experience. If your boyfriend loves you he will worry and he will be there when you get back. Even in Africa I was able to email my wife. Have fun and God bless.