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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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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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The Divemaster Internship will allow you to work within a dive centre in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria in order to gain the experience, skills and courses to become a professional PADI Divemaster. You will be working alongside fully qualified PADI scuba ...
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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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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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This world recognized programme will give participants the opportunity to acquire the Spanish language in a native and natural atmosphere. Au pairs will be required to look after children and do some housework in return for accommodation, meals and pocket ...
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The objectives of ISE Ontario's Internship Programme Abroad are: to enhance the linguistic proficiency of second language teachers, provide an opportunity for teaching experience abroad, heighten cultural awareness by living abroad with a host family, est ...
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We are looking for native English speaking candidates for 12-15 month contracts in China! You will be teaching English to children ages 2-12 and will use an innovative program with the help of Disney
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With many years' experience placing young talent into China-based companies, our multilingual team is dedicated to offering you the best internship opportunities in Shanghai or Beijing. We offer our students a comprehensive program to optimize their Chin ...
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Manitoba Teacher Exchange offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 teachers the chance to live and work in another part of Canada or another part of the world. Manitoba Teacher Exchange opportunities are available with Australia, The United Kingdom, The United Sta ...
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The Teach-in-China Programme was created to assist those who are interested in teaching English in China to locate positions there. The Teach in China programme has established extensive ties with various types of educational institutions in China, includ ...
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Asia Internship Program is the premier internship provider in the Asia-Pacific region, that connects organizations with aspiring young professionals and students. Our internship program is completely customizable and tailored to your skill sets, expectati ...
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Requirements: courage and enthusiasm to take a life-changing year mygapyear is a unique service that combines coaching, research and personalized plan development to create a meaningful gap year. A mygapyear experience enhances your resume and builds you ...
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Offers Canadian citizens an opportunity to improve their understanding of Canada-Europe relations and European integration more generally, while contributing to the Mission's objectives. By participating in the work of the Mission, under the supervision o ...
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GapGuru creates unique gap year programmes for individuals. They provide essential planning and structure to enable participants to make the most of their time out. Internship placements may include work in journalism, hotel management or in the medical o ...
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CDS International offers a range of internship, fellowship, co-op, international exchange and professional development programs in the U.S., Germany, Spain, and Argentina.
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The main objectives of the Internship Programme are: -to provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank; and - to provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recrui ...
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Search Associates tries to match qualified teachers and interns with vacancies in international schools worldwide. Search Associates offers highly personalized attention to the candidates and schools accepted into the programme. Search Associates strives ...
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Iracambi assists with forest corridors to link islands of threatened forest. Iracambi researches forest based products and income generation through Payment for Environmental Services. They work in GIS, Environmental Education, and Public Policy and contr ...
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Intern Abroad HQ’s mission is to offer affordable and meaningful internships abroad, that inspire personal and professional development. As the sister organization of Intern Abroad HQ, we've jointly supported almost 100,000 travelers around the world sinc ...
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Canadian students who are currently in full time attendance at a university or college in Canada studying engineering, technical sciences or technologies such as architecture, agriculture and forestry, can be placed abroad through IAESTE Canada. Most jobs ...
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