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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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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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Please indicate the category(ies) of programs your organization provides (work abroad / study abroad / etc). Click the "Change category" link and select your main program type from the list, then click "Update category". You may then add any number of other categories and subcategories by selecting and then clicking "Also appear in this category" for each.

For funding / scholarships: Please make sure that your opportunity is relevant to students from Canada or the USA. You may enter more than one listing, as relevant.

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Please enter a sentence or two describing your organization's mission or purpose.
Please enter the name of your organization followed by the name of your program, eg
Escuela Espanol: Learn to speak Spanish in Guatemala
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In which regions do you offer programs?
Please enter any further information about your age requirements (eg - under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, etc)
If there are any courses that you specialize in, or wish to draw attention to, please enter them here:
Please provide details about how participants can apply to your project.
Are any languages useful for participation on your programs?
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If participants can receive certification, please provide details.
If there is any financial aid available to participants, please provide details.
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