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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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UNAIDS grants internships to selected post-secondary students to allow them to participate in the work of UNAIDS and to enable them to deepen their knowledge and understanding of UNAIDS' goals, policies and activities. UNAIDS only proposes internship oppo ...
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Exsportise has three centres situated in some of the most scenic areas of England. They vary in size and age range and cater for students from the ages of 10 -16 years. All students and staff live at the camps in single sex accommodation. Staff are respon ...
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Real Gap Experience can help participants live dreams of a working holiday! A working holiday is the perfect way to experience the world to its fullest. Participants may are not necessarily be looking for work in their field (and that is often not allowed ...
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EarthCorps offers a six-month training course in Seattle, Washington that brings emerging environmental leaders from across the U.S. and around the world. This training programme is ideal for the volunteers or staff of organizations that work with youth a ...
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offers various unpaid Work Experience Placements throughout the year. British and overseas applicants are welcome to apply. Applicants should have a passion for and knowledge of the placement area.
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S- Au Pair Intermediate is a placement agency that connects au pairs with families across Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Contracts range from short term summer positions to year long contracts. For more information, contact S- Au Pair I ...
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Students may also like to consider combining a language course with a period of Work Placement. This provides participants with extra language practice, as well as enabling them to come to a deeper understanding of the culture, customs and way of life of ...
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Offers Canadian citizens an opportunity to improve their understanding of Canada-Europe relations and European integration more generally, while contributing to the Mission's objectives. By participating in the work of the Mission, under the supervision o ...
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Junior Professional Officers are young professionals (under the age of 35) who are selected by their governments through a rigorous recruitment process to work for WFP. The government pays the JPO
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The objective of the internship programme is to promote, among the participating students, a better understanding of matters related to trade promotion at the international level. The programme in turn provides various Divisions at ITC with the assistance ...
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Backed by over 40 years of experience in the field of experiential education, GoBeyond Student Travel offers quality international travel, outdoor adventure, language, and community service programs for teenagers during the summertime. Destinations includ ...
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Scandinavian Au Pair Center is a placement agency that connects families with au pairs. During their stay as a family member in their host family au pairs will be required to take care of the child/children. They can work with younger children or school a ...
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Since 1985, Tenuta di Spannocchia and the Etruscan Foundation have hosted volunteers and interns who have worked on the Spannocchia farm in exchange for room and board. In the late 1990s, the Internship Programme developed a more formal syllabus that incl ...
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The programme is a year-long, paid, full-time professional development programme. Fellows participate fully in all organizational activities, working with experienced professionals in seeking practical solutions to population-related problems. This progra ...
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The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible/qualified students at both Headquarters and country offices the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.
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Scotia Personnel Ltd. provides employment opportunities for people interested in working as an au pair in the US and Europe. Additional positions working with children in summer work camps (USA), tutoring and teaching English, employment in the internatio ...
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JobMonkey is a job board for seasonal workers to find jobs around the world. They are the summer, seasonal & year-round employment experts!
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English for Kids runs summer camps for children in Austria. These camps allow for native English speakers to work in Austria as teachers or counsellors. Positions available include English Teachers, Homeroom Supervisors and Camp Counsellors. Staff receive ...
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Education Through Recreation is the Village Camps motto: Live, Have Fun and Learn! Village Camps offers an excellent opportunity for people who are interested in working with children and are looking for an exciting way to develop a variety of skills in a ...
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Go Workabout will help to find participants a job in Australia, and sort out all the paperwork to make it happen. They:-Arrange work for travellers in Australia, before they leave home -Assist with all administrative and visa issues -Arrange a tax number, ...
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