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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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Study Abroad Europe has partnered with the Institute of International Education (IIE) on Generation Study Abroad, a five-year initiative that brings leaders in education, business and governments together to double the number of U.S. college students stud ...
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JobMonkey is a job board for seasonal workers to find jobs around the world. They are the summer, seasonal & year-round employment experts!
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The ATCO Pipelines Indigenous Educational Awards Program is aimed at supporting Indigenous students from First Nations and Métis communities in close proximity to our facilities.
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Working holiday programmes enable travellers to travel to one of the participating programme countries and have the option of engaging in short-term work to supplement their travel expenses. This programme is ideal for non-students who want to supplement ...
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Global Works offers international educational and service travel for high school students and groups. We have been running overseas programs for 24 years. We currently provide summer service adventures to 17 destinations worldwide on five continents. All ...
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Teach English in China, Korea, Hong Kong, Europe, Saudi Arabia and more. Train to teach English online with our accredited courses and then access our jobs pages for international jobs teaching English. * Externally accredited online courses - fit your st ...
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Over 500 young people make up the Kingswood staff team, many of whom are earning while they learn about delivering adventure and educational programmes to young people. It
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The Semester at Sea Global Journalism & Integrated Communications Fellowship is an opportunity for students to hone their reporting, digital storytelling, and critical thinking skills over the course of a Semester at Sea voyage. Students will pitch and au ...
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The Vera Isaacs Schwartz Endowed Fund has been established by Alan and Ronnie Schwartz in loving tribute to Alan’s mother. Alan is a current member of the IES Abroad Board of Directors and he has established this fund to honor his mother Vera and her com ...
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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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For Canadian and other non-American participants, Centre for Cultural Interchange (CCI) arranges academic year high school, as well as a variety of programmes for students and adults wishing to live and/or work in the US for a short period of time. For Am ...
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One Dean's Award is awarded for every Fall and Spring SEA Semester class (excludes SEA Summer programs). This award is based on academic achievement, educational experiences and intellectual curiosity.
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This scholarship was established in memory of Raymond Davis, a nationally recognized and highly-esteemed pioneer in the areas of photographic sensitometry, colorimetry, and microphotography.
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Boren Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe ...
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Ben Khan and Associates helps qualified professionals around the globe seeking rewarding career opportunities with top employers in the middle east. Explore healthcare jobs in the Arabian Peninsula. Earn tax-free income. Careers: Nursing, Physicians, Den ...
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ASSE's Summer Homestay or European Summer Language programmes offer the perfect solution to living and studying abroad. Participants get a firsthand experience with another country's culture and way of life, and are be able to improve their foreign langua ...
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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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Travel with purpose; travel for good. Articles, resources and events for ethical and meaningful travel, volunteering, working and studying abroad.

Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.

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