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Emergency: Please Donate to Relief Organizations in Haiti! News, Key Resources, and Top Relief Organizations
International aid organizations urgently need financial donations to pay for work by medical aid organizations as well as supplies where there are no standing hospitals, food, water, clothes, shelter and the logistics for professional relief and volunteer work to help victims of the powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in parts of already poor Haiti.
Volunteer Work in South Africa
Volunteer at a South African Game Preserve by Lisa M. Chavis
It is five a.m. at the Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Still dark, but soon the sky will share both the sun and moon for lighting our way. Today we are hunting Ingala and Skankank—African Shangaan tribal names for lion and cheetah...
Work Your Way Around the World
Short-Term Work Abroad
Susan Griffith, Short-Term Work Abroad Editor for Transitions Abroad, offers a selection of key employers for short-term and summer jobs overseas. Susan also provides an overview with essential resources for those who are seeking work teaching English in Asia, Latin America, Western Europe, and Central and Eastern Europe. Work Abroad as an Au Pair or a Nanny offers extensive details and links for these in-demand jobs in Europe.
The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas
Working and Living Abroad
Author of the bible on work abroad, The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas, Jean-Marc Hachey shares his insights into international employment trends and offers inspirational advice to short- and long-term job seekers. In Build an International Employment Profile, he walks through key steps — including study abroad, volunteer work, internships, or cultural immersion travel — which often lead to an international career. Our International Careers advisor shows you how to apply for work abroad effectively in International Resumes.
Culture Shock! Living in Brazl
Living Abroad: Choosing a Country That's Best For You 
Experienced long-term traveler, volunteer, expatriate, and Living Abroad editor Volker Poelzl—whose work for Transitions Abroad has involved researching comprehensive global and country-by-country expatriate resource guides—describes the lure of life overseas for the estimated 6.6 million Americans who have already decided to take the plunge. In addition, Volker provides a list of the top twelve countries for those contemplating a new life in another country — whether to work abroad, retire, experience an extended period of cultural immersion, or simply to escape from the "rat race" at home.
Living Abroad in Costa Rica
Living Abroad in Costa Rica
Erin Van Rheenen paints a picture of life as an expatriate immersed in the lush tropical lands of Costa Rica and the renowned hospitality of its people. In extended excerpts from her guidebook, which is part of the Living Abroad series by Avalon Travel Publishing, she offers step-by-step details and advice on local history, culture, geography, residency requirements, working visas, moving considerations, safety, retirement, and much more.
Internship Work Abroad
William Nolting, work abroad and study abroad editor for Transitions Abroad, identifies and categorizes student internship jobs overseas.
Teaching Abroad: The Recession-Proof Employment Option
Michael G. Hines describes in practical terms why teaching is one of the most recession-proof jobs available in these troubled economic times as he initiates a series on this most common form of work abroad by region.
Make Your Fantasy Job a Reality: How to Find and Create Full-Time Work Abroad 
Tim Leffel profiles those who have successfully made their fantasy jobs a reality by finding or creating work overseas.
Freelance Jobs Can Be Your Ticket to Living Overseas
Adam Bray describes the pros and cons of freelance work abroad and provides practical tips which have made for a positive and liberating experience.
Work Abroad in Adventure Travel: Questions and Answers
Experienced expert Tariq El Kashef offers his "Questions and Answers" on available jobs abroad in adventure travel and careers leading tours.
Living and Working Overseas While Freelancing on the Web
Nora Dunn provides practical advice, descriptions based upon experience, and resources to inspire you to enjoy the freedom possible when you live and work abroad as a freelancer on the Web.
Where the ESL Jobs Are Overseas: Online But Off the Beaten Path
Duncan MacLeod, guides you to the many alternative websites where you can search for work teaching English abroad independently. In A Primer for North Americans Wishing to Teach English Abroad, Duncan provides a concise overview of jobs that combine travel, living, and work abroad.
Summer and Seasonal Work in Australia
Lisa Ponefract finds that the best travel jobs in Australia are off-the-beaten-path and offers her inside tips and prime resources for a variety of options for summer and seasonal work.
Canada Wants You to Word Abroad: How to Get a Visa
Ramona Grenier on the requirements and steps to acquire your work permit in Canada.
Work Abroad in Europe: Opportunities for Non-Europeans Are Expanding
Joe Freeman describes new options for those who wish to work in Europe while offering a variety of practical examples.
Finding Work in Europe 
Living Abroad editor Volker Poelzl offers an overview of work opportunities in the Europe and describes regulations to consider when seeking jobs in the EU.
Work Abroad as a Freelance Foreign Correspondent
Jason Motlagh describes the tough but fascinating world of the freelancing journalist abroad. He provides practical tips on how and where to land your first job while providing a checklist for journalists first arriving for work overseas.
Work Abroad as a Nurse
Caroline A. Polt, RN, describes her experience working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia and documents the many jobs available overseas.
Teaching English Abroad
Randall Davis offers his expertise and selected resources to prepare and to find short-term work abroad, or to develop a career as an ESL teacher overseas.
Working and Networking in Italy
Emma Bird provides inside tips for finding work in Italy, where networking for jobs can be as important as your credentials, according to a woman who has found work abroad as a journalist, an English teacher, and a freelancer.
Teaching English in Thailand: The 10 Day Job Search
With so many contemplating ways to travel, live and work abroad, A.J. Hoge tells you how to find jobs teaching English in Thailand within 10 days of stepping off the plane.
Teaching English in Japan: The Internet Job Search
A.J. Hoge offers tips for using the Web in order to land work teaching English in Japan.
Teaching English and Living in Mexico as a Mex-Pat
Jonathan Clark provides inside tips on finding work teaching English in Mexico, and offers a variety of perspectives from the many mex-pats making it their new home.
Making it as a Freelance English Teacher in Spain
Steven Harold Starry provides an expert's tips on what is required to find freelance work teaching English in Spain.
How to Work Abroad After College
Katie Kreuger on the transition from college study to work abroad by seeking out travel jobs.
The Expat’s Survival Guide: Searching for International Jobs
Leslie Strazzullo offers practical advice and strategies on how to plan your search and obtain your goals for work abroad.
What it Takes to Live and Work Abroad
Celeste Heiter summarizes the essential attributes for a successful and rewarding experience living and working abroad.
Teaching as an International Career
Tamara Studniski and Peter Burnside provide inside tips for those who seek a career teaching subject matter other than English, based upon their varied work abroad experiences.
The Changing Face of International Volunteering
Volker Poelzl provides both an overview of trends in international volunteering and a selection of the best resources for those considering volunteer vacations or work abroad.
Learning to Love Voluntourists
Senior Travel Editor Alison Gardner offers an optimistic view of the nature and development of voluntourism and voluntourists — a term she coined in the 1990s — and discusses the growing role boomers have played in the development of volunteer vacations.
Volunteering for Work Abroad: What It Takes to Be a Highly Effective Volunteer
Joseph Collins and Luke Wendt, co-authors with Zahara Heckscher of How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas, summarize the most important traits for volunteer work abroad. In Choosing a Volunteer Work Abroad Placement Organization, the authors describe practical steps to narrow down overseas program options.
Volunteer Vacations: Seniors Have a Different Agenda
Alison Gardner describes the characteristics of volunteer vacations selected by seniors, while discussing the many volunteer programs available for this meaningful combination of cultural immersion travel and service work abroad.
Volunteer Vacations Abroad Gain in Popularity
Margaret Jaworski describes the trend towards voluntourism while offering profiles, tips, and resources to help choose an organization abroad.
Making the Most of a Volunteer Vacation
Authors Doug Cutchins and Anne Geissinger provide essential tips on how to turn your volunteer work abroad into a meaningful and memorable cultural immersion experience.
Volunteer Work in Brazil
Volker Poelzl provides an overview of the volunteer work available in Brazil in the context of current social and cultural issues.
Volunteer Teaching English in Africa
B. Susan Bauer on how to go about finding volunteer work teaching English in Africa.
The Benefits of Study Abroad
A new study by Professors Mary Dwyer and Courtney Peters of IES Abroad details the personal, academic, cultural and career development benefits of overseas education - which is often the best preparation as a student for work abroad.
Job Strategies While Abroad: How to Get the Best “Career Punch” From Your Study Abroad Experience
Jean-Marc Hachey on ways to transform your study abroad experience into a preparation for long-term work abroad or even a career overseas.
Why Study Abroad?
Sheila J. Curran highlights the many advantages of study abroad for those who wish to gain a career advantage.
Finding Internships in Italy
Emma Bird provides practical tips and resources for those seeking internship work in Italy.
An Internship in London: Work Abroad and Study a Profession 
Katy Nelson found time to explore England while working for a publishing company though an internship program.
The Rise of Study Abroad in Asia
Stacey Hartmann on the growing opportunities and trends for U.S. students seeking cultural contrasts along with study abroad tips for Asia by Michael Swift.
Study Abroad in China at Chinese Universities
Study abroad in China is increasing rapidly. Sarah Bivins offers a first-hand report of a year of travel and study.
Spanish Language Study in Latin America
Volker Poelzl describes the many options for language study in Latin America and provides inside tips.
Study French in France
Sharon Goldstein sorts through the many options in France for language immersion study.
Paid Software Internships in India
Transitions Abroad offers a glimpse of a summer job in India’s dream software company, based in Bangalore, South India - a fascinating opportunity for paid study and work abroad.
Work, Study, Travel: The Combination Allows You to Live Abroad as a Local
Jen Swanson's story provides tips, inspiration and resources on how to extend your travel overseas by incorporating short-term work with study abroad.
Budget Travel in Mexico and Central America
TransitionsAbroad.com's Resourceful Travel columnist Tim Leffel on bargains which can be found in the region and provides inside tips for the budget traveler with an adventurous spirit.
Budget Travel in South America, Budget Travel in Asia, and Budget Travel in the New Eastern Europe are part of a series of articles on regional options for a richer form of travel on the cheap.
Tips for Drafting a Reliable Travel Budget
Rob Sangster offers tips for creating a budget travel checklist appropriate for your destination. Rob and Tim Leffel have collaborated on Traveler's Toolkit: Mexico and Central America, a new classic on practical travel planning and cultural immersion in the region.
Europe's Online Travel Deals
Rick Steves contributed his work as a columnist for Transitions Abroad for almost two decades. Here he navigates the Web to find the best budget travel deals in Europe.
Italy 101
Rick Steves offers practical tips for budget and cultural immersion travel in Italy.
Cheap Air Travel in Europe: Low-Cost Options for Flights Are on the Rise
Volker Poelzl provides tips on how to book flights and researches the best budget airlines within Europe while providing Web resources.
France on a Budget
Kelby Hartson Carr asserts that rewarding travel on the cheap in France is still possible and includes links to websites which offer cheap accommodations, dining, and transportation.
Go Inside Buenos Aires
Daniel Gabriel offer travel tips on how and where to meet the locals in a fascinating yet affordable city perfect for independent and budget travel — a "New World Europe."
Travel to Learn in France: Vacation Courses Offer Opportunities for Immersion 
Anna Gibson describes some of the many cultural travel options in France.
Budget African Safaris
David A. Smith describes a safari adventure tour in Mozambique for those who travel on a budget.
 Featured Programs and Essential Resources
Teach Abroad in Thailand with CIEE
Teach Abroad in Thailand
The CIEE Teach in Thailand program places individuals just like you in paid semester or year positions teaching English at primary or secondary schools in urban, town, or rural locations. Program benefits include a paid teaching position, in-country orientation, rent-free accommodations for the duration of the teaching contract, return flight perks, Thai visa acquisition, travel and medical insurance, and CIEE pre-departure and emergency support.
Summer Volonteer Programs in China
Summer Volunteer Programs in China
Volunteer or Intern Abroad this summer in China for 1 to 12 weeks with Cross-Cultural Solutions. As a volunteer with CCS in China, you will enjoy working side-by-side with local people and learning about one of the world's most ancient and unique cultures. You’ll work alongside other volunteer in local community organizations within Xi’an. Examples of volunteer work placements include teaching English at a local museum or school, working at a center for people with disabilities, and working with abandoned children at a local orphanages. Volunteers will also enjoy Cultural & Learning Activities, a full-time support staff, and relaxing at the CCS Home-Base.
Study Italian in Italy with Languages in Action
Learn Italian in Italy
Languages in Action offer a wide variety of high quality Italian language courses at 22 locations in Italy including Florence, Milan, Rome, Bologna, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany and country wide. Our Italian language schools have been providing language courses for many years and are leaders in Italian language training. Our schools are accredited and meet international guidelines in providing first class language instruction within friendly supportive environments. All schools offer accommodation (optional) and a full calendar of free time activities. Courses can be taken for one week to one year.
Internships in Argentina
Internships in Argentina
Connect-123 creates tailor-made internships in Buenos Aires, Argentina in human rights, education, business, health care and many other fields. Examples of projects include working at a legal advice center, helping with public health awareness campaigns, mentoring street children, working with youth regarding issues related to HIV/AIDS, sexuality and adolescence, teaching basic economics within local communities, helping entrepreneurs with business plans, and working directly with doctors and nurses at local hospitals. Both start dates and durations are flexible and all programs include 24/7 support and optional Spanish language instruction. Housing is provided in homestays or in shared apartments in Buenos Aires.
Study Abroad with CSA
Volunteer and Intern Abroad in Over 40 Countries Worldwide with Global Vision International (GVI)
Volunteer Work Abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions
Volunteer in 50 Countries with United Planet
Teaching English in Thailand
Study TESOL in Turkey
Study Abroad with NYU
International Insurance Consultants
Travel in China with TouroChina
Volunteer and Intern Abroad with ELI
Cultural Travel in Nepal, Bhutan, India
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