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Volunteer Abroad

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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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This fund provides one scholarship, annually, for study abroad experiences through accredited, post high school, educational institutions.
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Advanced training in European art history requires direct exposure to the object of study, prolonged access to key information resources such as libraries and photographic archives, the development of professional relationships with colleagues abroad, and ...
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We encourage early career scientists, post grad marine biology students and anyone with a burning passion for ocean conservation to join our research team to get hands on experience in the various research projects we conduct. From our dorsal fin identifi ...
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The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment ...
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Study Abroad Europe programs are different. Our students are enrolled at small groups ( usualy 8 -15 students) in schools overseas in an effort to maintain the personalized service throughout the semester. We offer our students programs that are focused o ...
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This scholarship is open for Postdocs, working at universities outside of Austria who are descendants of forced labourers (regardless of their country of origin) or come from countries that have exceptionally suffered from the Nazi regime, especially from ...
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Our partnership in Brasil with Rio's City Hall, Eixo Rio, means volunteers will be playing a role in shaping the cultural legacy of the 2016 Rio Games. Working alongside creative & cultural youth and community projects you'll take on the role of Socia ...
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If you’re interested in Middle Eastern culture and history, study Arabic to make the most of your experience. At Sebil Center in Ramallah, we offer a mixed program - an ideal option if you wish to learn both Modern Standard and Colloquial Arabic. This spe ...
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Learn to teach English and get an internationally recognized English teaching certificate! The School of Teaching ESL offers TESOL Certification courses in Seattle, Washington. Twelve and 24-credit options are available. We also offer ELL and Bilingual En ...
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According to your age, STS offer 2 types of cultural exchange: = High School Student Exchange (14-18yo) This programme allows you to spend 2, 3, 5 or 10 months in the foreign country of your choice. This full immersion is possible in over 20 countries. Yo ...
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This is an automatic scholarship to recognize and support students who participate in two or more SIT Study Abroad programs.
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SOFI 64 offers French language courses for all levels. We help our students develop their knowledge and their French language skills. Our programs are various and allow our students to improve their French in the best conditions. Long and short term ...
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The Siena School Sustainability Track scholarship program is designed to help exceptionally motivated and capable students find opportunities in the field of sustainability within the province of Siena.
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Study Abroad Europe offers awards for Fall, Spring, Academic Year and Summer sessions.
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Stepabroad gives Canadians the chance to experience work and travel in four destinations around the globe. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing travel agencies based in downtown Vancouver, Stepabroad coordinates every aspect of the work/travel process. We o ...
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The scholarship scheme at Stockholm University is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees.
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