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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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Anglo Nannies London places fluent English speakers in jobs as nannies, governesses, au pairs and maternity nurses worldwide, mainly in Turkey.
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These scholarships are awarded by the Center for Global Education and Exchange to undergraduate students at UH-Hilo.
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We assists native English speakers to live and teach English in Spain in the Spanish school systems via the North American Language and Cultural Assistants (NALCA) program run by the Spanish government that employs and pays native English speakers for an ...
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In honor of E. Adelaide Hahn, former professor of Classics at Hunter College and former President of CAAS, up to two awards will be offered in the spring toward the cost of study in the summer session of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens ...
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For students with a background in nautical science, navigation, sailing or seafaring.
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CISabroad scholarships are for students applying for CISabroad semester and summer programs.
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To foster individual research projects, the Max Planck Society offers foreign researchers the possibility of obtaining a scholarship. These scholarships are typically granted for a period of between two and four months. Preference is given to those resear ...
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The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. The objective of the ...
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Each year, the Stichting Gastronomische Bibliotheek makes a stipend available for research that makes particular use of the History of Food collection of the Special Collections of the University of Amsterdam. This research is intended to throw further li ...
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World Endeavors offers international internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in 30 countries throughout the world. Since 2002, our organization has partnered with and brought meaningful experiential learning opportunities to countless univer ...
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By volunteering with the National Trust, volunteers take part in an exciting and interesting way to make a difference in conserving the environment and the UK's heritage. Whatever their interests or skills, the National Trust would love to hear from all v ...
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Instead of learning in a classroom, students will learn from top executives at global companies such as BMW, Coca-Cola, AT&T and more. The programs are designed as 'your first business trip abroad' experience and provide an opportunity for students to ...
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This scholarship is for excellent and very talented (non-European) students and covers the tuition fee, with exception of the governmental registration fee.
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