Educational Travel, Tours, and Learning Vacations Worldwide
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Center for Study Abroad (CSA)
Low cost study abroad programs in Europe, Asia, Mexico, Latin and South America. Earn college credit. Open to all adults. Semester, Quarter, Summer, Monthly terms. Housing in student residence or local host family. See CSA web site for details.
Dates: Year-round. See CSA web site for details.
Cost: Low cost. See CSA web site for details.
Contact: Alima K. Virtue, Program Director, Center for Study Abroad, 325 Washington Ave., Apt. #93, Kent, WA 98032; 206-726-1498, fax 253-850-0454; info@centerforstudyabroad.com, www.centerforstudyabroad.com.
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BTEC Course in Biological Survey Techniques
GVI offers a unique opportunity to earn a BTEC certification in Biological Survey Techniques while you study and work hands on in either Kenya or Ecuador. Join a 5 or 10 week expedition and learn the techniques behind supervising biological surveys. The BTEC is a level 3 Advanced Certificate that should leave you confident to plan and manage safe and efficient survey teams in the field.
Dates: 5 or 10 weeks, departures throughout the year
Costs: Call toll free 888-653-6028
Contact in USA: Call toll free 888-653-6028
Contact in UK: 01727 250250
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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Language & Cultural Immersion Programs
When you enroll in a Learning Traveller language program you have decided to step into a world of new linguistic possibilities. We work closely with only the top language schools worldwide to ensure that you make the
most out of your language learning experience. We have helped individuals and groups of all ages expand their linguistic horizons. Let us find the program that fits your needs. Call us toll free at 1 888 386 1411.
Dates Offered: Year-round
Costs: From $1600 for tuition and accommodation
Contact: The Learning Traveller Inc.
Suite 406, 147 Wyndham Street North
Guelph, Ontario,
N1H 1T9 Canada
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Skype: thelearningtraveller
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com
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All Languages Abroad - Adult Educational Programs
Adult Language Immersion and Education programs worldwide. Programs run year round and are open to all ages and language levels. French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Japanese and more. Learn a language surrounded by native speakers and soak up the culture. Volunteer Programs, Private Language programs and more.
Dates: Year Round.
Cost: $450 - 750 including course, accomodation and meals.
Contact: All Languages Abroad, 386 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V7 Canada.
Tel: 1-800-219-9924, 416-925-2112. Fax: 416-925-5990.
Email: info@languagesabroad.com.
Website: www.AllLanguagesAbroad.com.
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Educational Travel Programs around the world—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University..
Dates: Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
Contact: WLE US OFFICE, 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 633, Seattle, WA 98101 USA
Toll Free: 1 800 621 3085 (within U.S.). Phone: +1 (206) 264 0941. Fax: +1 (206) 264 4932.
Email: info@worldlink-education.com
Website: www.worldlink-education.com
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International Travel and Volunteer Abroad
Explore fascinating places while you help local people working to improve the quality of life in their communities. Volunteer with meaningful, locally managed projects in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.
Dates: Year round
Cost: Starting at $900--Fees include insurance, room and board
Contact: Greenheart Travel, 712 N. Wells St 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654.
Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.866.684.9675.
Email: info@greenhearttravel.org
Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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Global Exchange, a non-profit human rights organization offers short-term travel opportunities. These delegations are not your typical study abroad experience. Meet with community leaders, government officials and women¹s groups, etc. Learn about the economy, history, politics and culture. Travel to unique destinations: Palestine, Cuba, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Iran, Vietnam, Tanzania and 15 more. Receive academic credit. Customize a tour through a professor or specific department.
Dates: Programs throughout the year
Cost: From $800-$2500 depending on trip 10 days to 2 weeks.
Contact: Global Exchange, Reality Tours 2017 Mission st, #303 San Francisco, CA 94110; 415-255-7296, fax: 415-255-7498; realitytours@globalexchange.org; www.globalexchange.org/tours.
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Bicycle Africa/Cuba/Ecuador/Asia
Educational, people-to-people bicycle tours to all parts of Africa, Cuba, and Nepal. Cycling difficulty is moderate. Each tour is unique; all focus on the diversity of the culture, social institutions, and environment and the complexity of the history, economy, and society. Programs are led by area studies specialists.
California State University, Chico: College of Humanities and Fine Arts Travel Programs
We sponsor very reasonably priced eduacational/cultural tours for all ages.
Contact: tsaxe@csuchico.edu, www.csuchico.edu/hfa/travel
Earthwatch Institute
Join dozens of scientific field research expeditions worldwide for 2-3 week long teams, helping university professors in disciplines from archaeology to zoology, share field costs, field training provided. No special skills required, but any are welcome. Earthwatch sponsors 130 expeditions in over 30 U.S. states and in 47 countries.
Global Awareness (GATE)
Global Awareness Through Experience (GATE) offers alternative tourism through immersion and feminist spiritual quest programs in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Eastern Europe. Participants connect with Third World people in face-to-face dialogue to explore social, economic, religious, and cultural issues.
Global Reach Institute for International Exchange
International Continuing Education Delegations to China, South Africa, Russia, Israel and Cuba. CME, CEU, and CNE are offered on many programs.10-14 days of very focused professional meetings, site visits, and cultural visits meant to teach you about your field within a country and to build relationships with your professional counterparts.
12 Day Cultural Exchange Programs
Cultural Study Programs in China, Tibet, South Africa, Israel--each program includes education, volunteering, site seeing, and adventure. These programs are meant to show you the REAL country from Village Primary Schools, to Orphanages, to Embassies. We take you on exciting excursions and personal visits where you will have an opportunity to share people to people experiences and learn about the lifestyle along with seeing the sites and enjoying the country.
Continuing Education Programs in China, South Africa, Israel, Tibet....
tWhy get your CE in a classroom when you could be enjoying the trip of a lifetime, sharing your knowledge with your international colleagues, and spending time in adventuresome activities that you would never find on a tour? Make this your year for adventure!
Project HOPE/ Global Reach Institute for International Education
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime on our professional exchanges for physicians, nurses, teachers, etc., or bring your family on the cultural adventure of a lifetime! Meet your international counterparts, visit village schools and clinics, repel mountains, or cruise rivers....every program intertwines education with humanitarianism and adventure.....Help us Build Bridges Between Nations One Person at a Time!
Contact: info@globalreachinstitute.org, www.globalreachinstitute.org
The Center for International Service Learning
International Service Learning offers a unique and exciting opportunity through humanitarian/service learning programs for pre-med, health and education students to experience hands-on clinical and field work in Central America, Mexico, Africa, and the Caribbean. Adventure travel, professional field instruction, academic credit! Financial aid available.
Contact: info@ISLonline.org, www.ISLonline.org.
The Rassias Foundation at Dartmouth College
The Rassias Foundation Accelerated Language Programs
Adults of all ages come to Dartmouth College to immerse themselves in ten days of a new language and culture through the Rassias Method's Accelerated Language Programs (ALPs.) The Rassias Method® is a unique approach that speeds language learning, increases language retention and has you speaking and understanding in "Ten days that make a difference". Originally developed for Peace Corps training, it has been adapted by language teachers in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Contact: rassias.foundation@dartmouth.edu, www.dartmouth.edu/~rassias
Skyros Holistic Vacations
We offer over 200 courses on the beautiful Greek island of Skyros and the Thai island of Ko Samet. Courses range from yoga, Tai Chi, massage, art, personal development, creative writing, and dance to drumming, voicework, drama, and bodywork. Delicious food and spectacular surroundings.
The Fortieth Annual Oxford/Berkeley Program, U.C.Berkeley Extension
Live in Merton College and take a variety of seminars ranging from Churchill to Shakespeare this summer.
Website: www.unex.berkeley.edu/oxford/
University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies. Dept of Liberal Studies & the Arts
From four-day weekends to several weeks overseas, these trips provide an opportunity to attend world-class performances throughout Europe and North America. View the collections of the finest museums on earth; follow in the footsteps of kings, and learn about it all along the way! Our tours focus on Performing Arts, Theatre, Visual Arts, History, and/or Archaeology.
Each educational tour includes seminars or lectures to provide insights and information regarding your trip’s unique subject and destination. Our guides and lecturers are local and outstanding and may include actors, production personnel, artists and musicians who can give you a thorough and fascinating inside look at the subtleties and complexities of their field, while also giving you personal insights into their culture and way of life.
Contact: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu, www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/travel
World Challenge Expeditions
400 expedition leaders for summer schools’ educational expeditions to Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. 4-week period of work between late June and late August.
Contact: The Leadership and Development Centre, Black Arrow House, 2 Chandos Rd., London NW10 6NF, U.K.; 011-44-8704 873173; leaderinfo@world-challenge.co.uk, www.world-challenge.co.uk.
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