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From deciding whether volunteering overseas is right for you, to choosing a program, to getting on a plane. Hear from overseas volunteers about what it is really like in the field.

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Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

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Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

Budget Travel

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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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Study Abroad

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

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To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig?

International Careers

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Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

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The British Schools Exploring Society (BSES) Expeditions are available in three areas; Arctic, Jungle and Mountain. All programmes include some research and fieldwork component. All training is provided so there is no need to have previous mountaineering ...
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The William Blair Bruce Travel Scholarship provides 30.000 SEK (approx. $4,500 CAD) for a European research sejour, to be undertaken within the next year. The tour is based on an approved Fine Art-related investigative project. As a final part of the ‘tra ...
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The CES program seeks to build the capacity of vulnerable groups and community partners to develop local and sustainable solutions to meet the challenges of an ever changing world. Volunteers work hand in hand with community partners, namely small scale f ...
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Set up as an educational charity, Bell provides high-quality language training and related educational services. Bell International offers EFL teaching positions around the world to qualified applicants.
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With BVOL, you'll work across different Game Reserves, each unique in their own way. You'll work with a professional team (who are supported by WWF amongst others), with Cheetah, African Wild Dog and Black Rhino, as well as priority species like Elephant ...
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Teach English to children in schools around Siem Reap in Cambodia Highlights Work in a Cambodian school for 8, 12,16, 20, 24 or 28 weeks Live in a designated volunteer house and work alongside local people Make a genuine and worthwhile difference an ...
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The William Blair Bruce Travel Scholarship finances a European research sojourn, to be undertaken within the next year. The tour is based on an approved Fine Art-related investigative project.
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The Brucebo funds a three months’ working residency at the Brucebo studio cottage in the Själsö fishing village, seven km north of the Hanseatic and Medieval City of Visby.
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Banana Spanish School is offering Spanish language programs in Ecuador. The school is located in a quiet, safe, and easy-to-access part of the main tourist and shopping sector of Quito. The Spanish professors are trained professionals with years of on-the ...
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Since 2005, BICC - Beijing International Chinese College - has offered Chinese Mandarin language courses and Chinese culture courses, as well as HSK test preparation and Business Chinese to people from all over the world. We are a professional educational ...
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The Bayer Fellowship Program targets students and apprentices in scientific and medical disciplines. Its goal is to support the next generation of researchers and teachers as they engage in “Science for a Better Life”. The Fellowship Program consists of f ...
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BridgeAbroad offers study abroad, teach abroad, intern abroad, and volunteer abroad program opportunities throughout Latin America and in Spain.
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Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.
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Babylon Idiomas offers high quality Spanish Courses in fully accredited language schools in Spain and Latin America. Classes are held by qualified and experienced native teachers and groups consists of no more then 10 students per class. The schools ...
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The Bayer Fellowship Program targets students and apprentices in scientific and medical disciplines. Its goal is to support the next generation of researchers and teachers as they engage in “Science for a Better Life”. The Fellowship Program consists of f ...
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Each year, Birzeit University organizes two fortnight-long work camps which give international students the opportunity to work alongside Palestinian students on community-orientated projects. Palestine & Arabic Studies students often join the camps, whic ...
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Brytania School of English hires qualified English teachers to teach at their school in Debica.
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BI Norwegian Business School and QS are proud to announce a new scholarship exclusive to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour.
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The BISC's internationally themed courses combine with field studies throughout England and Europe, introducing students to both academic excellence and exploration of the world. We provide students with an international perspective, a strong grounding in ...
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This programme allows students to elect up to 15 university credits in business and tourism each semester which they will combine with an internship in a Spanish firm to improve your Spanish in a professional as well as an academic setting. The University ...
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