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Travel with purpose. Travel for good.

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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.

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.

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.

Budget Travel

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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.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

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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.

Gap Year Travel

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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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travel.gc.ca: One-stop-shop for information for Canadians travelling and living abroad

The Travel.gc.ca website is the Government of Canada’s one-stop shop for Canadians travelling, living, studying and working abroad. Before a trip, Canadians are encouraged to consult travel advice and advisories to learn about entry/exit requirements, loc ...
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The Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to a (Research) Master's program at Tilburg University (MA, MSc or LLM).
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Students need you! TAN achievements and opportunities are inordinately limited for school youths in under-resourced school districts. The acute shortage of high-quality teachers in these schools leaves low-income and minority students particularly vulnera ...
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Teachers Latin America offers TEFL courses with classroom or online options. It is a 75+ hour programme designed for those who want to teach English as a Foreign language in Latin America and the rest of the world. Teachers Latin America also offers a job ...
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The Foundation's grants provide support for research on Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences.
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This endowed scholarship was made possible through the generosity of The Roy A. Hunt Foundation.
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ThinkImpact Institutes are summer and winter programs that empower students in rural communities to be catalysts of lasting change through social innovation. In collaboration with locals, students identify opportunities and co-create products and services ...
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An ever increasing number of companies and private individuals are discovering that The Language Academy offers high quality and flexibility. As a result, they are constantly looking for new colleagues. Positions available include Office Staff, Language T ...
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The strategic partnership between The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education aims to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in ...
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The Government of Israel is pleased to offer scholarships to foreign students, as agreed in the Cultural Agreements between Israel and participating countries.
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The World Affairs Forum, based in Stamford Connecticut, has established a scholarship program for deserving university students to encourage study abroad for those interested in pursuing an international career.
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An 11-day fully supported adventure exploring the mountains and communities of Northern Thailand whilst driving your very own Tuk Tuk. This adventure includes stunning accommodation, driver training (of course!), trekking, time with rescued elephants and ...
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Teach Away is committed to ensuring students are learning from the best educators worldwide and aims to achieve this through a commitment to quality hiring and world-class teacher development. Teach Away offers teaching opportunities for ESL Instructors a ...
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Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as EBC Trek, is high on the bucket list of things to do for adventurers around the globe. It’s because the hike to Everest Base Camp allows you to see a magnificent close-up view of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the ...
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The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme. It builds on the strong reputation of the Institutes for Advanced Study for promoting the focused, self-directed work of excellent ...
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SFS offers a limited number of travel grants to qualified students to help offset the personal cost of travel to SFS programs.
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In The Pack · Language Experience we believe that language immersion is a key factor in learning and improving a language. Our method combines customised language courses, tailor-made to meet the needs of the participants, mixing language classes with fun ...
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The intention of the Alisa Flatow Memorial Scholarship Fund is for it to be especially valuable to those students showing academic promise in their religious studies and the need for financial assistance to pursue study in Israel.
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