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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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Taking part in a WWOOF programme is a great way to get firsthand experience with organic farming & gardening, to get into the countryside and experience different countries, help the organic movement, and make contact with other people in the organic move ...
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Papaeliou Schools of Foreign Languages offers part time courses for inexperienced teachers from October to January. Trainees are introduced to foreign language teaching theory, methodology and in-class practice. Teachers who have successfully completed th ...
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An opportunity for students to gain valuable experience related to their current academic field of study, and helps prepare them for a successful transition from school to the working world. Participants who qualify for a co-op education programme at one ...
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Verein fur Internationale Jugendarbeit (VIJ) is a placement agency for connecting au pairs with families throughout Germany. Mainly au pairs take care of the children during the day. The children can be babies, nursery school children or might even go to ...
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Real Gap Experience can help participants live dreams of a working holiday! A working holiday is the perfect way to experience the world to its fullest. Participants may are not necessarily be looking for work in their field (and that is often not allowed ...
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Crewseekers offers postings for professional work on yachts that are looking for crew all around the world. Crewseekers helps both amateur and professional crew of all ages and experience levels who share a common and keen interest in sailing. Beginners a ...
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The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) reduces global poverty by providing over 300 grassroots organizations around the world with training and key resources to address pressing socioeconomic issues. A leader in asset-based community development ...
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Working with Emergency means bringing specialized, free-of-charge medical assistance to victims of war and poverty. Beyond offering their professional expertise in daily work, on-the-field collaborators are asked to provide training and supervision to the ...
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When it comes to choosing your PADI Divemaster internship we understand that there are many options available in Europe and around the world and we believe we have have the best. The Divemaster Internship Academy team are all experts, not only in PADI Di ...
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Il Sillabo offers an internship programme aimed at students who are over 18 and would like to combine learning Italian with relevant work experience. An internship is the perfect way to make Italian friends and to understand the Italian culture and lifest ...
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ELS Language Centres teach English as a second language in the Middle East. They offer a number of programs for beginners to more advanced English speakers. They also recruit ESL teachers on an ongoing basis.
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The Fellowship in International Development Management (IDM) programme, sponsored by AKFC in collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is designed to develop leadership and management skills and promote learning for outstand ...
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English for Children offers English language summer camps for children of all ages in Austria. These camps provide a job opportunity for native English speakers from all over the world to teach and work with young children who have a passion for learning ...
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Adelante Abroad offers internships in Spanish speaking countries. Internships are available in many industries and sectors, including law, administration and management, education, marketing and entrepreneurship, among others. Language components, and ful ...
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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 objectives of the internship programme are: - To provide current students with important practical experience which complements their field of study, which at the same time will be of benefit to the UN offices to which the intern is assigned. - To pro ...
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Working for G.A.P Adventures is a lifestyle choice that provides the chance to work for an organization that is young, aggressive and proud of being market leaders. G.A.P prides itself on being a "work hard/play hard" company that is dedicated to entrepre ...
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Ardmore Language Schools offer a variety of employment opportunities through their language programmes and camps. Positions include Course Director, Academic Programme Manager, Teachers, Recreation Programme Manager, Course Administrator, Lifeguards and S ...
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