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Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

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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.

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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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In honor of E. Adelaide Hahn, former professor of Classics at Hunter College and former President of CAAS, up to two awards will be offered in the spring toward the cost of study in the summer session of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens ...
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CIEE offers 14 types of scholarships to recognize academic achievement and enable international education. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants.
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Established in 2006, in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young lawyer and member of CFUW whose life was greatly enriched by her love of the creative arts.
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This city of artists has kept its experimental spirit alive and it doesn't let cultural trends fall into commercialisation instantly. Berlin's iconoclast theatres are Europe's richest and are celebrated for its overarching aesthetic. Visual arts in Berlin ...
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Caravan Outdoors is a team of the most experienced and trained outdoor experts in Nepal. Many of our guides have been in the trade for more than 20 years and helped more than 8,000 tourists! A latest venture in the adventure travel domain, Caravan Outdoor ...
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The CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Programme provides students/ scholars that are non-Chinese citizens an opportunity to pursue PhD degree studies at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China ...
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CityU has an Entrance Scholarship Scheme for international students with excellent academic performance who are admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The Scheme offers three kinds of scholarships: Top Scholarships of HK$160 ...
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Canadian accreditation of UK law degrees is an easily attainable routine process. High school graduates and university/college students can enroll in three-year LLB degree programs, while university graduates qualify for two-year “accelerated” LLB degree ...
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Connect-123 facilitates international internship and volunteer positions, linking students and graduates with hands-on learning opportunities in Argentina, China, Ireland, South Africa and Spain for personal and career development. We work across a wide r ...
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The Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF) provides awards ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 to Canadian men and women for academic and artistic postgraduate study in the UK.
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Our Teach Abroad programs are fully supported and include placement, training, orientation and assistance throughout your stay. We also offer a professional-level certification course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to give you a head sta ...
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The Volunteer & Language programme is the ideal combination for those who want to immerse themselves in the culture and really get to know the people of the country they are visiting. The programme starts with a language course of 2 to 12 weeks, which is ...
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Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) offers opportunities for volunteers in the areas of education and social programmes. More specifically, volunteers can donate their time as English teachers or as election volunteers. Volunteers must cover the cos ...
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Discover the natural beauty, environmental diversity, culture and history aboard our fleet of explorer-style small ships. Our unique itineraries take you to places where mainstream tourists rarely venture and where you can meet the locals. Our Day Tour an ...
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The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) offers volunteer positions for those interested in working on an archaeological dig. Excavation sites are located around the UK. Current projects are listed online. Project length and cost varies by programme. Acc ...
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Fund for doctoral and post-doctoral Canadian students (at any university worldwide) to further their studies into peace and tolerance by undertaking a year abroad at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel for research and study.
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The fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for doctoral dissertation research in the history of computing.
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The Council of American Overseas Research Centers Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who ...
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Crewbay is a free online crewing platform. It allows crew from all levels to find boats that require crew. With well over 150 boats registering monthly, we're confident there's something for you. Find Crew, Find Boats, Find Crewbay!
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CIEE offers 14 types of scholarships to recognize academic achievement and enable international education. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants.
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