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For over 30 years, the comprehensive resource—now THE
no-nonsense portal—for meaningful experiential Work Abroad, Study Abroad, Cultural Travel Overseas, and International
Living.
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Off the Beaten Track in Florence by Joanna Hubbs
After centuries of tourists descending on the city, is it still possible for the traveler to find places free of crowds?
Though it’s hard to believe, there are still many hidden treasures to be discovered.
Here are three among them...
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Overseas Travel Insurance: Why You Need It and When You Don't by Nora Dunn
Many travelers, especially those on the road for long periods of time or with limited funds, choose not to travel with medical insurance. Instead they decide to roll the dice and take the gamble that nothing will happen. And in many cases that is exactly what happens: nothing...
But when disaster strikes — and it can indeed strike, as I have been witness to more than once — those travel insurance premiums may seem tiny in comparison to the medical bills you could be faced with.
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Finding Your First Paid Job Overseas: Proven Strategies to Find International Employment by Zahara Heckscher
I understand the dilemma of the first time international job seeker: You can’t get a job overseas unless you have experience. But how do you get experience if you can’t get a job? In this article, I’ll share five proven strategies to break out of this Catch-22. Plus I’ll suggest some additional creative options to explore to get yourself overseas without breaking your piggy bank.
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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...
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Greenheart Travel: Volunteer in India
Experience fascinating India from the inside while gaining the satisfaction of helping others. By living and working side by side with local residents you will be more than just a tourist passing through, you will become a member of the community. Choose from projects in education, children's welfare and healthcare. Programs can be arranged so volunteers have the chance to experience more than one project. The friendly and dedicated staff in India are very experienced with working with American volunteers and understand the cultural challenges they face. They provide full support and assistance throughout the program. Greenheart Travel is a division of CCI, a non profit founded in 1985 and run by seasoned travel enthusiasts who regularly participate in their own cultural exchanges.
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Study with CEA in Shanghai, China
With its long history of trade as China's leading port town and largest city, Shanghai is China's gateway to the West and the 21st Century, as well as the golden land of opportunity for many Chinese. The CEA Global Campus in Shanghai offers a unique academic environment where the city becomes your classroom and where you can improve your mastery of the Chinese Mandarin language or take classes in English to apply toward your major. Programs also are available at our Global Partner, Shanghai Normal University, enabling you to choose from a wider variety of courses.
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Learn Italian in Italy
Languages in Action offers 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.
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Volunteer Abroad and Teach Abroad in Peru
Geovisions' medical programs in Peru include a medical center in Lima and the Cusco Rahabilitation Center. We offer community work at a kindergarten, orphanage or a teacher’s Assistant in Lima. Live with a Peruvian family and teach them English 15 hours per week as part of the Conversation Corps program.
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