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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

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The scholarship scheme at Stockholm University is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees.
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SCI Work camps are short term projects with long term goals. Most work camps have a specific goal or task to be achieved in the 2
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The $20,000 SOM Travel Fellowship offers an applicant the opportunity to expand their professional education beyond the classroom through the observation of buildings, design, culture and history that can only be achieved through travel.
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This fund provides one scholarship, annually, for study abroad experiences through accredited, post high school, educational institutions.
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Awarded to a student who learned about SEA Semester from an alumnus or alumna of the program.
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This scholarship is specially designed for students from diverse backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in Study Abroad.
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If you’re interested in Middle Eastern culture and history, study Arabic to make the most of your experience. At Sebil Center in Ramallah, we offer a mixed program - an ideal option if you wish to learn both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic. This spe ...
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Sani Resort offers internships to students who are enrolled in a college or university programme that requires an internship component. Internships generally run for around 6 months. Internships are available in all offices within the resort, including Fr ...
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These scholarships for Master’s study are intended to support the degree study of international students at the Estonian institutions of higher education (HEI).
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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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SWAP Working Holidays are the work abroad experts. We offer assistance with visa processing, preparing for your trip and organizing your arrival. Once you arrive at one of our destinations, we offer you local support to help you get set up quickly and eas ...
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We are a charity in Kenya that provides children from poor households access to education. Our programs include teaching, providing facilities to the children and feeding them to increase enrollment. Safisha recruits volunteers from all over the world to ...
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Since 2007 StudyPortals has helped millions of students around the world to find and compare their dream education. With a dedicated Scholarship, they now also help to cover a significant part of the costs related to study abroad ambitions - helping even ...
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Since 1985, Tenuta di Spannocchia and the Etruscan Foundation have hosted volunteers and interns who have worked on the Spannocchia farm in exchange for room and board. In the late 1990s, the Internship Programme developed a more formal syllabus that incl ...
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Looking to study abroad or wanting to gain work experience abroad? Students Solution is a Toronto-based company (near Yonge and Sheppard - Toronto), operating since 2002, providing free assistance and guidance to students wishing to study abroad. We are ...
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SOFI 64 offers French language courses for all levels. We help our students develop their knowledge and their French language skills. Our programs are various and allow our students to improve their French in the best conditions. Long and short term ...
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By volunteering for SCORE participants will join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers working to achieve common goals and striving towards a common vision. It is almost impossible to define a volunteer experience, as every individual experiences somet ...
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Working at a restaurant with a panoramic view of Banff, guiding tourists on the best vineyards in the Okanagan Valley, operating the ski-lifts at a famous Rocky Mountain ski resort or even welcoming guests an exclusive Vancouver Island hotel. These are al ...
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