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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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Rough Guides: Travel Guide Books

A trusted favourite of world travellers for over 25 years, Rough Guides have always been counted on to tell it like it is. Covering cities, regions, countries and continents for travellers on all budgets, each Rough Guide offers detailed practical informa ...
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Not Just Tourists: Gift a suitcase of medical supplies

Not Just Tourists is a grassroots organization that helps ordinary travelers gift remote clinics around the world with much needed medical supplies. Any traveler destined for a developing country can carry our suitcases of donated medical supplies provide ...
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ELI works with charitable hospitals in Chennai and Madurai to create unique internships designed for pre-med students. Interns have the opportunity to shadow medical professionals, observe diagnosis and treatments, and learn firsthand about the day to day ...
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Participants get to see the best parts of real Canada with a Canadian that knows the country inside and out. You'll hop on a bus with fellow backpackers and head to beautiful national parks, far flung places that few know about, have real local experience ...
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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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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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With Natives, finding a seasonal job is easy to do. They answer questions, find workers job and help them have the time of their life. All of their recruitment is done online. Ski jobs, summer jobs and resort jobs are all listed on Natives.co.uk.
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Category Work Abroad

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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Mexico is one of the best countries to learn Spanish language. If you are planning on learning Spanish in Mexico, visit demiks.com and see our list of programs in different cities of Mexico.
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English Canada World Organization offers the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification which allows participants to teach English as a foreign language in organizations which employ English language tea ...
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Category Study Abroad

As a part of its activities, UNV opens up opportunities for professional women and men to serve as UNV volunteers and contribute to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
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Africa and Asia Venture offers Gap Year adventures that combine conservation or education volunteer work with adventure travel. Placements are located in various countries across Africa and Asia and now in Mexico as well. Projects include work in local sc ...
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These scholarships are offered to a limited number of admitted students each application cycle, including all NYU Wagner degree programs and international students.  Awards are based solely on the strength of the application and the contributions the Grad ...
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Involvement Volunteers Association Inc. (IVI) helps volunteers from over 16 countries to participate in the many and varied volunteer placements available in an increasing number of lands around the world. Projects include social and community services as ...
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For Colorado residents attending Colorado State University (CSU), Semester at Sea Affiliate scholarships are awarded on ISE’s behalf by the Office of International Programs (OIP) at CSU.
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Teach Away is committed to ensuring students are learning from the best educators worldwide and aims to achieve this through a commitment to quality hiring and world-class teacher development. Teach Away offers teaching opportunities for ESL Instructors a ...
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Le Cordon Bleu is dedicated to providing students with the skills and training necessary to advance their pursuit for gastronomicgreatness. We combine highly regarded classical French techniques with the latest trends in gastronomy to ensure bes ...
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Category Study Abroad

CCELT TESL courses blend online and in-class components to provide a tailor-made course that is effective and efficient. CCELT is comprised of dedicated, experienced teachers who have taught ESL and lived overseas, giving them the ability to speak from ex ...
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Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.

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