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

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The FAO volunteer programme is designed to expand FAO's human resources capacity by providing opportunities for individuals to contribute their services on a voluntary basis to FAO. Those selected for the volunteer programme will be utilized in areas acco ...
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Let IRE Canada do the work of finding you the perfect job in your desired destination, arranging your work permit and insurance, organizing accommodation and other work-travel necessities. All you have to do is share your vision with us and book your flig ...
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The Internship Programme aims to promote a better understanding of the United Nations and IFAD. IFAD recruits outstanding undergraduates and graduates students who are offered the opportunity to acquire knowledge of a "real work" environment to the mutual ...
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Visitoz provides training and job opportunities for those who want to work in Australia. With a variety of job opportunities, it is possible to find something to suit the skills of everybody. Those who want agricultural work on outback farm or station wor ...
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The R J Cornish orchard offers seasonal jobs to fruit pickers. They provide good working conditions and work is generally available Monday to Friday with the strong possibility of Sunday work. Applications are welcome from people looking for seasonal work ...
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For students or those looking for a change in career, Greenforce's work placements are the ideal option. Internship placements take place in Spain and Ecuador and are available in various fields including business, hospitality organizations, educational N ...
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Experience International provides creative, diverse, and challenging placements that fit each individual's needs and career goals. Placements can be arranged in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, fisheries, environmental education, parks, recreation, an ...
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Torrens Valley Orchards employs people all year round. They are constantly seeking young, keen, energetic staff to perform a range of duties. Many travellers and students are only with them for a few weeks but in many cases they are the backbone of the bu ...
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The MAST Experience Abroad programme provides qualified individuals the opportunity to travel abroad to gain practical hands-on experience in agriculture, horticulture, agri-business, forestry or related areas. This cross-cultural experience living and wo ...
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International Exchange Programme UK (IEPUK) has a wide variety of placements available in Agriculture, horticulture and equine for participants coming to the UK. Whether they are looking to gain practical skills to support their studies or have graduated ...
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Dublin Internships arranges internships for international students. The internships provide students with work experience that is focused on their career goals, increases their skills, and enhances their resumes. Dublin Internships provides internships at ...
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The CA Education Programme offers production positions in agriculture, horticulture, turf management, wine, food science and equine related industries in the United States. The CA Education Programme is an opportunity for participants to gain valuable tra ...
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AUCC, in partnership with the Center for International Mobility, offers young Canadians the opportunity for an internship in Finland. The programme is designed to provide international career-related work experiences that enhance trainees' chances of gain ...
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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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Seasonal Work NZ connects workers with potential employers across New Zealand. the majority of the jobs are in the agricultural sector (picking and packing), but other jobs in the hospitality and construction industries are also listed. Resources for acco ...
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AustraLearn has study abroad opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific at the college/university level. Students may study abroad for a semester or year or earn an entire degree at one of 30 major universities, participate in a study ...
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Through a network of partners in North and South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia and New Zealand, IRE can assist Aussies to work and travel abroad and also place Internationals across Australia. Placement categories include agriculture, horticulture, ...
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The UNIDO ad hoc internship programme has been established for students from diverse academic backgrounds. Its purpose is to promote a better understanding of the organization's goals and objectives and, at the same time, to give insight about efforts to ...
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