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The Education Abroad Network is partnered with many universities around the world to bring students the opportunity to study abroad. Semester, full year and summer programmes are all available in a variety of subjects.
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Camp Counselors USA (CCUSA) offers a multitude of programs which can help travelers combine the experience of a lifetime with a working holiday. With departure dates weekly and multiple programme options, they give participants the flexibility to design t ...
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GLi is a pioneering leader in developing study abroad programs, academic internships and research projects on Food Systems and Sustainability. GLi works actively with professors, professionals, farmers, entrepreneurs and designers to create and develop sp ...
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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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CYA offers semester, academic year, and summer programs. Courses are taught in English. Extensive on-site courses as well as study travel to main sites of Greece supplement lectures. Students live in apartments in central Athens and have weekends free to ...
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Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere. AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers language programs in over 45 countries and over 15 languages worldwide. We have 16 years experience and over 30,000 past participants in our programs. AmeriSpan programs include La ...
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The Adriatic Dolphin Project run by the Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation offers student internships that can be used as university credit. Students of biology, environmental science or geography, or a similar subject can contact Bl ...
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The HCJYF offers nine months in Paris, as well as orientation in Biarritz, in the South West of France, and Paris. Reid Hall, the program's headquarters, is situated just a few blocks away from Paris' culturally vibrant Latin Quarter. The Hamilton progra ...
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Canadian students who are currently in full time attendance at a university or college in Canada studying engineering, technical sciences or technologies such as architecture, agriculture and forestry, can be placed abroad through IAESTE Canada. Most jobs ...
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Knowledge Exchange Institutes programmes are distinguished by subject-specific coursework, a large selection of courses in the English language (regardless of host country), internship placement, professional opportunities, extensive cultural excursions i ...
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Global Learning Semesters operates over 40 study abroad programs, hosted at six foreign universities - Intercollege, University of Paris IV (Sorbonne), the University of Alcala, London Metropolitan University, Galen University and the Universidad Autonoma ...
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Offering five short-term study abroad programs for college students who are curious to learn about people, cultures, and environments that are different from their own. Belize is a beautiful tapestry of ecological, cultural, and human diversity located 3 ...
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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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Semester at Sea is a global study abroad programme taking students around the globe aboard the MV Explorer each fall and spring semester, and on shorter, regional voyages each summer. The MV Explorer has been equipped as a floating university. The Univers ...
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The BISC's internationally themed courses combine with field studies throughout England and Europe, introducing students to both academic excellence and exploration of the world. We provide students with an international perspective, a strong grounding in ...
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InterUniversity Centre Canada organizes language training, other educational programmes, work internships, and directed research for students. Hundreds of students from all over the world have participated in InterUniversity Centre Canada programs. Althou ...
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Escape the Northern Hemisphere winter for an incredible summer 'Downunder'. 2 months set amidst stunning mountain, forest and beach environments. Gain insight into Maori and Aboriginal cultures, historical and contemporary society, discover some of the wo ...
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Regent University is a fully accredited Christian university, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees online and on campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The university is in the top 2% of schools nationally to receive an "A" rating ...
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AustraLearn has study abroad opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific at the college/university level. Students may study abroad for a semester or year or earn an entire degree at one of 30 major universities, participate in a study ...
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