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From deciding whether volunteering overseas is right for you, to choosing a program, to getting on a plane. Hear from overseas volunteers about what it is really like in the field.

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

Work Abroad

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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.

Ethical & Sustainable Travel

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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?

International Careers

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Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

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The Beat of Mali
Malian master kora player Toumani Diabaté - photo: Kevin Walsh / CC BY 2.0

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In the Sahel desert, music is the voice of its people. 
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The Welcome Sound of Silence
A bullet train trip from Seoul, to silence - photo: Kaled Allen

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Get some respite from Seoul’s fast pace through a South Korean temple stay.
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Charlotte Davidson rode across the Mongolian steppe--and rasied money for charity in the process. -

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If you’re preparing to cross the desert on horseback or conquer the ocean by kayak, there’s no better time to fundraise for charity. Here’s how to make the most of your adventure by raising the most money.
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Q & A with Ethan Knight, American Gap Association Executive Director
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Collaring the Painted Wolf
There are fewer than 400 painted wolves remaining in South Africa. - Photo: Chelsea Schuyler

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Protecting the endangered African wild dog.
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The Mourning After
Former teacher and Cuso volunteer George Harding lends a hand on a training and business development project. These women, most of them, have no options, he says. Life is very, very hard. - Photo: Brian Atkinson

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Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
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The Mourning After
Former teacher and Cuso volunteer George Harding lends a hand on a training and business development project. These women, most of them, have no options, he says. Life is very, very hard. - Photo: Brian Atkinson

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Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
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The People of the Grey Bull
The People of the Grey Bull - Steve Fabes

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British doctor Stephen Fabes witnesses the challenges of delivering medical aid and building trust with nomadic peoples in Kenya.
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