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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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These are geared to attract local and non-local students pursuing full-time undergraduate degrees and are awarded on the basis of students' academic performances at prevailing public examinations for admission to HKU.
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We are a website focused on providing great homestay experiences at wallet friendly prices. Homestays are a perfect accommodation option for students/interns travelling abroad for longer periods. Our hosts will help the guest settle into their new destina ...
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It wil be unforgettable experience-you wil get to engage in Malawian life, lesrn more about the culture, share your knowledge and have meaningful interactions with the locals. Volunteering can be agreat way to build confidence, develop personally, learn n ...
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House-o-Orange is a placement agency that places au pairs with families in Belgium and the Netherlands. For more information on costs, dates and length of stay, contact House-o-Orange directly.
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HU Talent Scholarship is meant to financially support talented students from non-EEA countries studying at one of HU’s International Bachelor Degree Programmes.
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Helen Ziegler and Associates is currently recruiting for a wide variety of healthcare professionals for hospitals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.  For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website www.hziegler.com,&n ...
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Hess provides EFL teachers with the chance to teach English in Taiwan. Teachers can chose from different work packages. They offer free TEFL training, and other options such as taking Chinese classes while abroad.
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In the program's first year, 350 fellows taught alongside 1,050 Colombian teachers, strengthening English education for nearly 98,000 public high school students in 33 cities. In 2016, 600 Fellows will help to create a bilingual Colombia. Will you be one ...
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Hôpital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) is an integrated rural health system and provides medical care and community health and development programmes for more than 300,000 impoverished people in the Artibonite Valley of central Haiti.
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The Help Exchange scheme is primarily provided as a cultural exchange for working holiday makers who wish to have the opportunity during their travels abroad, of staying with local people and gaining some practical experience. The typical arrangement is f ...
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HEC Montréal, the first university business school founded in Canada (1907), is now offering a Business French Summer School that will help you reach your language goals. This 3-credit program focuses on the 4 language skills: writing, reading, listening ...
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The Higher Colleges of Technology is a key component of the UAE's strategy to be part of the global marketplace, develop and diversify its economy, and maintain its unique cultural heritage. The HCT employs almost 2000 staff from 40 different countries. W ...
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HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.
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In one year, this unique programme provides the skills, knowledge and experience required to identify, grow, develop and manage international development projects anywhere in the world. Programme faculty are chosen for their expertise and experience in in ...
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The Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain was conceived in recognition of the continuing need and importance of extended study abroad. During this program, students may gain an intelligent perspective on international affairs and a respect for and an u ...
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Our track records show that a master degree from HHL will provide you with exceptional career opportunities that will make your financial investment well worthwhile. However, we are aware of the fact that pursuing a master program at HHL requires serious ...
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Talented students from outside the European Economic Area (holding a non-EEA-nationality) can apply for a Hanze Scholarship.
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This scholarship is for non-EU/EEA students with excellent academic credentials from their previous education.
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HISP grantees are evaluated and selected based on scholastic achievement at their previously attended institution among applicants who are eligible to apply for the HISP.
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