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Facts and Myths: A Guide to Regional Work in Australia
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Work Abroad
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Facts and Myths: A Guide to Regional Work in Australia
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Everything you need to know about "farm work" to get your second-year working holiday visa.
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Everything you need to know about "farm work" to get your second-year working holiday visa.
The Ultimate Guide to Australian Working Holiday Visas
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Work Abroad
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The Ultimate Guide to Australian Working Holiday Visas
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Preparing for your working holiday in the land of koalas and kangaroos will ensure you'll have more than one g'day.
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Preparing for your working holiday in the land of koalas and kangaroos will ensure you'll have more than one g'day.
Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The pros and cons of donating your time to a worthy cause.
What I Learned Backpacking Overseas as a 17-Year-Old
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- Written by: Tori Doman
- Category: Budget Traveller
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My advice for high school graduates about to head out on their gap year adventures.
Essential Guide to Responsible & Ethical Travel
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But responsible travel experts say there's a better way.
My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel
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- Written by: Madeline Black
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Israel isn't an easy place to live. Yet, I decided to stay. Here's why.
8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
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Thousands of adventure-ready travellers and dozens of organizations offering opportunities work, study and volunteer in more than 100 countries make the Go Global Expo an event like no other.
How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday
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- Written by: Allison Yates
- Category: Work Abroad
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Not interested in hospitality or fruit picking? The mining industry has opportunities for backpackers.
5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo
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- Written by: Jia Wei Lee, Raleigh International (sponsor content)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
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Sixteen days in the jungle is a tough challenge. But what happens when it's your turn to lead the group?
Parenting on an "Adult Gap Year"
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- Written by: Diane Moore
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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Parenting abroad and across the ocean requires strong family communication.
Be Like Malia
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- Written by: Kelly Iverson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Want to follow the first daughter's example? Here's how to turn your gap year into more than just a party break.
Why I'm Taking An Adult "Gap Year"
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Why Vanessa is leaving behind her apartment, cat and "good job" to volunteer abroad.
A Gap Year After Graduation
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- Written by: Jared Tinslay
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Jared discovers that working in Spain is more than just a great excuse to eat tapas.
Youth Leaders in Action program for youth aged 17 to 25
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
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Projects ranging from 6 to 9 weeks this winter.
Q & A with Ethan Knight, American Gap Association Executive Director
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Travel intelligence
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Q & A with American Gap Association Executive Director, Ethan Knight
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The AGA's founder talks with Verge about setting standards for gap year program providers.
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The AGA's founder talks with Verge about setting standards for gap year program providers.
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
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James Catterall, of GapForce, speaks at the 2013 Go Global Expo in Toronto, about bridging the gap between education and employment.
Get a Career Edge—Take the 'Gap' out of 'Gap Year'
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Work Abroad
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Take the "Gap" out of "Gap Year"
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Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
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Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
Get a Career Edge—Take the “Gap” out of “Gap Year”
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Work Abroad
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Be strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd.
Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year
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- Written by: Verge staff
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
Travel's For Kids
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- Written by: Rachel Denning
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Is keeping the kids in school taking the buzz from your travel bug? It doesn’t have to.