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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 Genesis Volunteer Programme offers volunteers he opportunity to teach in an Ecuadorian school for children who cannot afford education. Volunteers receive a week of fully supervised in-class training to learn how to maximize their teaching throughout ...
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Ceran Lingua offers French, Dutch, German and Japanese language courses. Their classes are taught at various centres in the UK, France, Belgium and Spain. Group, combination and private programmes are all available. Contact Ceran Lingua directly for price ...
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Students on Ice offers unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. Their mandate is to provide students from around the world with inspiring educational opportunities at the ends of the earth, and in doing so, help them foster a new under ...
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Four of the world's top ten universities are located in the UK, a country with a rich history in educational excellence. This year, EducationUK will be representing BPP University College, University of Warwick, St. Mary's University College, Plymouth Uni ...
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Flying Fish offers courses in many water sports leading to internationally recognized qualifications. Courses are offered in skiff sailing, diving, kitesurfing, rescue and safety, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, windsurfing, yacht racing and yacht training ...
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While learning a language in the classroom is effective, it simply doesn't compare to visiting the country of origin. EF provides a variety of study abroad options that allow participants to not only be immersed in the language, but also the local culture ...
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We offer internationally recognized TEFL courses in English Language Teaching to both young learners and adults. These courses are undertaken via Online Learning. As a new comer to this academic field, you may wonder what TEFL stands for. It is Teaching E ...
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The Himalayan Foundation Nepal provides safe, affordable and meaningful volunteer opportunities in Nepal. We offer a broad range of volunteering programs where volunteers can choose to work in different locations throughout Nepal. Our most popular program ...
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The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW) offers a 5.5 year (11 semesters) programme taught exclusively in English. This programme is intended for High School graduates who fulfill the minimum requirements. ...
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Ranging from college courses to fulfilling internships, Panrimo is dedicated to providing excellent overseas experiences. We offer programs that build participants' worldviews and skill sets, all the while allowing students to receive college credit.&nbsp ...
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At the University of Canberra, Australia's Capital University, our focus is on preparing you for a successful and rewarding career. We call it professional preparation for professional careers. And it works. Our graduates are consistently ranked among th ...
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ILC France is an approved CELTA training centre (by the University of Cambridge). The school enjoys a strong pool of teachers and constant pedagogical development. In addition, ILC France has links with the International House Group (140 centres worldwide ...
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Offering five short-term study abroad programs for college students who are curious to learn about people, cultures, and environments that are different from their own. Belize is a beautiful tapestry of ecological, cultural, and human diversity located 3 ...
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Begin your college experience backpacking through South America, Africa, Asia or Europe spending 14 weeks on the move, discovering new places, cultures, people and languages. While your college peers back home will be attending class in a lecture hall, yo ...
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The Youths Go Abroad programme is a year-long immersion programme for high school students lasting 10 to 12 months. Students stay with a host family and go to school. Programme options include a year abroad, a semester abroad or an intensive summer progra ...
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