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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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Study Abroad

Want to study overseas? Find the perfect program for you, with Verge Magazine's Program Search. There are more than 600 study abroad programs to choose from.

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Begin your college experience backpacking through South America, Africa, Asia or Europe spending 14 weeks on the move, discovering new places, cultures, people and languages. While your college peers back home will be attending class in a lecture hall, yo ...
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This programme is designed for teenagers and adults of all levels of French proficiency who wish to broaden their knowledge of French language and culture. Participants study at private language schools specially selected for their professionalism and hos ...
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Four of the world's top ten universities are located in the UK, a country with a rich history in educational excellence. This year, EducationUK will be representing BPP University College, University of Warwick, St. Mary's University College, Plymouth Uni ...
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The FULL Spanish Immersion program is the perfect language homestay for adults and families. Students are speaking and listening to Spanish all day. This program includes: Fifteen hours of Spanish lessons per week - more than ten hours of Spanish a day ...
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Babylon Idiomas offers high quality Spanish Courses in fully accredited language schools in Spain and Latin America. Classes are held by qualified and experienced native teachers and groups consists of no more then 10 students per class. The schools ...
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A year away can't be measured in days alone. Students will only be gone for a school year, but the experience will enrich the rest of their life. Living in another country for a year is something most people never have the opportunity to do. Students retu ...
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APF Languages programs permit students to learn Spanish regardless of their language level. Both beginners and advanced will profit the specially designed APF system. New courses start every week of the year without interruption. At the end of each course ...
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Edabroad is one of the leading study abroad consultants in Cochin, Kerala with years of professional expertise in providing study abroad overseas educational consultancy services to students who dream of studying in foreign counties like Australia, Canada ...
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Over the past seven years, Peak Leaders has been offering Winter or Summer ski instructor courses and snowboard instructor courses, fantastic accommodation and a personal service from initial query through to finding a job in the industry. Peak Leaders of ...
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Sea|mester is the premier provider of at sea programs for continuing education and gap year students. Sea|mester offers unique Caribbean and global educational adventures with a range of college accredited courses on seamanship, marine biology, oceanograp ...
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The CSSG is organized under the auspices of the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG) and offers courses at the intermediate and advanced level. For a period of approximately 6 1/2 weeks, students participate in a full course (appr ...
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Whether you would like to discover China as a student, an intern or an Englsih teacher you have come to the right place. Integrate Chinese Life lets you design your experience in China from A-Z and assists you all the way to make sure you have an amazing ...
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Canadian accreditation of UK law degrees is an easily attainable routine process. High school graduates and university/college students can enroll in three-year LLB degree programs, while university graduates qualify for two-year “accelerated” LLB degree ...
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Lund University offers 100 degree programmes taught in English across a range of subject areas, including architecture and design, economics and management, engineering and technology, environment and sustainability, fine and performing arts, humanities, ...
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While learning a language in the classroom is effective, it simply doesn't compare to visiting the country of origin. EF provides a variety of study abroad options that allow participants to not only be immersed in the language, but also the local culture ...
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