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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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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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Queen Mary is one of the largest colleges of the world renowned University of London, with are over 15,000 students, about 15 per cent of whom are from overseas, contributing to a truly cosmopolitan environment that is extremely welcoming to students from ...
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Canadian students who are currently in full time attendance at a university or college in Canada studying engineering, technical sciences or technologies such as architecture, agriculture and forestry, can be placed abroad through IAESTE Canada. Most jobs ...
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A unique opportunity for students in their grade 10 and 11 year enrolled in German to participate in a reciprocal academic exchange programme during the school year. The exchange aims to improve German language proficiency, promote international goodwill ...
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The SIT Study Abroad Experience: •Rigorous academic programs through a field-based, experiential approach •Undergraduate research through an Independent Study Project or Case Studies •Cultural immersion through fieldwork, intensive language classes, and u ...
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International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (IPSL) programmes unite academic learning with volunteer service to the community. IPSL programs offer academic, credit-bearing courses combined with amazing service-learning opportunities in H ...
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Vets go Wild can provide hands-on veterinary experience and fulfill some a portion of university Veterinary Science requirements. Amakhala/Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, is the setting for the new 16-day module for students under ...
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The Medical School for International Health is a four year, North American-style medical school that incorporates global health coursework into all four years of the medical school curriculum. The mission of the Medical School for International Health (MS ...
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Together with faculty leaders and administrators, we create custom designed study abroad programs that are based on the learning objectives unique to their courses. We are committed to offering the highest quality in academic and professional visits, gues ...
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YFU is a non-profit international educational organization and one of the worlds oldest, largest and most respected exchange organizations. Established in 1951, YFU has successfully exchanged more than 240,000 students worldwide. That's why we have been s ...
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With a history stretching back over 250 years, St George's, University of London is a highly respected institution within the world of medicine, and the ideal launchpad for your medical career. We offer innovative programs such as our 4-year International ...
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CEI is a non-profit organization founded in 1947 to help young people building bridges of understanding and peace through education. With more than 70 years of experience in intercultural and educational exchanges, CEI group is providing high quality prog ...
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Earn your Degree at the University of Melbourne: Get a truly global education at a leading international university. We offer over 80 major fields of study in areas such as business, communications, environmental studies, humanities, and the sciences. Our ...
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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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The Adriatic Dolphin Project run by the Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation offers student internships that can be used as university credit. Students of biology, environmental science or geography, or a similar subject can contact Bl ...
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York Region Learning Connections is the International Division of the York Region District School Board. They offer high school study abroad programmes in the UK, Italy and Greece. All of their partners have a long-standing record of academic excellence a ...
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Position Description The Gabr Fellowship brings together young professionals from across the Arab world and the United States to meet with world-renowned public figures to explore transnational challenges faced by their societies and to gain an introduct ...
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Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere. AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers language programs in over 45 countries and over 15 languages worldwide. We have 16 years experience and over 30,000 past participants in our programs. AmeriSpan programs include La ...
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Canadian accreditation of UK law degrees is an easily attainable routine process. High school graduates and university/college students can enroll in three-year LLB degree programs, while university graduates qualify for two-year “accelerated” LLB degree ...
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UWC Costa Rica is one of 12 United World Colleges worldwide. The College has a two-year residential program for students aged 16-19 from around 65 different countries. The mission of the UWC movement is to "make education a force to unite people, nations ...
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