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Travel with purpose. Travel for good.

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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.

Volunteer Abroad

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

Work Abroad

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Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But there is a better way.

Ethical & Sustainable Travel

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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.

Study Abroad

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.

Gap Year Travel

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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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For the past two years, GotChosen has been giving away scholarships. During this time, they’ve been building brand awareness and a web presence. They’ve also helped a lot of people pay for their education.
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Global Service Corps offers volunteer programmes ranging from two to nine weeks in Thailand and Tanzania. Internship placements of nine weeks and more are available in the same countries. Projects include HIV/AIDS prevention, sustainable agriculture, inte ...
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With a view to attracting outstanding local students to advance their studies at home, and meritorious non-local students to pursue higher education opportunities in Hong Kong, the Government established in 2008 the $1 billion HKSAR Government Scholarship ...
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Live and work with local people on life-affirming international service projects. Join a network of service: teach conversational English; care for vulnerable children; paint, build and repair community buildings; or assist with health care. No specialize ...
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Give a Heart To Africa (GHTA) is non-profit organization that provides FREE education to disadvantaged women. Our mission is to empower women with the skills to improve their situations and pull themselves out of poverty via education and entrepreneurship ...
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The German Archaeological Institute (DAI) offers two post-doctoral research fellowships to AIA members based in North America who wish to use the library facilities of the DAI in Berlin.
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Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing Teach, TEFL, Volunteer and Work abroad programs that change lives, advance careers and create leaders. We achieve this by partnering with organizations and governments overseas that empower their local ...
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For nearly 20 years Global Journeys Academy has been designing meaningful educational-travel programs for students from across Canada: we promote the highest academic standards, encourage intellectual growth, and nurture our students' personal development ...
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Custom practical internship in your intended career field. We provide resume and cover letter building, interview and career coaching, interviews with host employers, language training where applicable, accommodations throughout program, mobile phones, tr ...
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Work with indigenous people in community based programs that promote autonomy and quality of life. Some programs include setting up mobile dental clinics to serve children, developing teaching curriculum with teachers in Nicaragua and Nepal. Working on a ...
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HACU, the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities, has partnered with Global Semesters in an effort to increase the number of Hispanic students engaged in study abroad. Over the next ten years, the goal of our far-reaching partnership, the Hispani ...
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Glorious Himalaya Trekking is a renowned adventure holiday trekking and tour agency based in Kathmandu, Nepal which helps you explores the natural, historical and cultural beauty of Nepal. With more than decade of experience leading many successful hiking ...
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Globe Aware , a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, develops short-term volunteer programs in international environments that encourage people to immerse themselves in a unique way of giving back. Every activity in which we engage is intended to accomplis ...
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GVI courses offer the individual the chance to gain competence, qualifications and practical experience in conservation, education and outdoor skills. Current courses include Safari Field Guide programmes, TEFL courses and language classes.
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A one-month intensive certified course that introduces students to all they need to know to start teaching English anywhere in the world. GEOS' four week, full-time course is designed as initial training for people with little or no experience of ELT and ...
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Gap Activity Projects (GAP) is one of the oldest "gap year" organizations, with more than 30 year
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Backed by over 40 years of experience in the field of experiential education, GoBeyond Student Travel offers quality international travel, outdoor adventure, language, and community service programs for teenagers during the summertime. Destinations includ ...
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Go Abroad China (GAC) is a professional all-in-one program provider focusing on internships and placements and Chinese learning in China for college students, undergraduates, recent graduates and early-career changers. We have matched more than 4,000 ambi ...
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Global Works offers international educational and service travel for high school students and groups. We have been running overseas programs for 24 years. We currently provide summer service adventures to 17 destinations worldwide on five continents. All ...
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Gapforce is an established provider of structured Gap Year and summer programs overseas. We offer volunteering programs, expeditions, training courses and internships across 5 specialist divisions: Greenforce: Marine research projects, teaching, communit ...
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