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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.

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

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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 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to foreign students to study at Japanese universities in order to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture.
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JobMonkey is a job board for seasonal workers to find jobs around the world. They are the summer, seasonal & year-round employment experts!
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Category Work Abroad

The JST Youth Leadership @ Sea Scheme is a unique challenge on a tall ship for all adventure seekers 16-25 years old. By joining the crew of the Lord Nelson or Tenacious as a member of the crew, working in a watch of up to 10 people, participants can deve ...
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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) accepts applications from overseas students for study in Japan. Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between foreign countries and Japan throug ...
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The Faculty of International Relations and Political Studies is a part of one of the oldest European University – Jagiellonian University in Kraków - one of the best universities in Poland. Faculty offers a wide range of English-taught Bachelors and Maste ...
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We offer a wide range of satisfactory services for tourists visiting Sri Lanka including: travel agent services, transport, tours, hotel booking & excursions. We tailor your holiday the way you want, when you want, for the price you want. You will alw ...
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JASSO offers scholarship for quali ed international students who are accepted by a Japanese university, graduate school, junior college, college of technology(3rd grade or upper)or professional training college under a student exchange agreement or other ...
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What are you doing this summer? Go Global! Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity? This summer take part in one of 11 different global volunteer opportunities through JDC Entwine's Multi-Week Jewish Service Corp. Assist youth at-risk, create educati ...
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At Justice Tourism Foundation we craft alternative, sustainable and socially responsible tour trips which are designed to connect travelers with local people and places for an authentic educational experience. We want to make your holiday travel experienc ...
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For the most impactful and highly organized trips to Jamaica, let our expert team help you get started. We offer a wide range of programs and trips such as volunteer placements, study abroad programs, internships, educational cultural field trips, mission ...
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Jacana supports small African entrepreneurs in realizing their plans to grow by linking them to experienced entrepreneurs in the same sector.
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As an au pair, participants are considered part of the host family, have their own bedroom and most often have their meals with the family. The main duty is childcare. The family can expect an au pair to take and collect the children at school, help to pr ...
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JHR provides an opportunity for experienced journalists and lawyers to contribute to media development and human rights awareness in some of the world's poorest yet most dynamic regions. JHR does not send journalists or lawyers overseas to work by themsel ...
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The institute consists of two major systems: Jump Start and Head Start. Jump Start is the name of the full day kindergarten system. Head Start is the name of the afternoon and evening elementary system. Both are immersion schools where children are immers ...
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Category Teach Abroad

James English School hires qualified native English speakers to teach at their various locations. Most of their schools employ 3-8 teachers. They offer a wide range of courses for students, from custom made corporate courses to formal TOEIC (Test of Engli ...
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Category Teach Abroad

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) accepts applications from overseas students for study in Japan. Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between foreign countries and Japan throug ...
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Jamaica Volunteer Expeditions offers a safe and meaningful volunteer travel experience that allows you to experience Jamaica from a different perspective. As a Jamaican owned and operated volunteer placement organization our programs are based in small J ...
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Jubail Industrial College (JIC) offers employment opportunities to qualified male instructors wishing to teach at the College. The offer of employment for the teaching staff JIC includes a basic salary, housing, return airfare, vacation, health care, end ...
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The J-1 visa is a much sought after privilege amongst people of foreign nationalities as it gives the opportunity of training in the United States. Visitors coming to the US on a J-1 visa are free to stay in the US until the end of their traineeship. Ther ...
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