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The Best Gift Ideas for Expats Living Abroad
At present-giving time it's difficult to know what to give someone who lives far away. China makes everything, so the problem is compounded when recipients live there!
Activities on Semester at Sea
When not in class during the voyage there are plenty of different things to do to keep busy. Travel between ports can last up to eight days, but it's hard to get bored.
Semester at Sea Field Programs
Semester at Sea offers a variety of field trips for voyagers in each country that the ship visits. These trips are fun and a great way to get to know other voyagers.
International Living & Travel With Pets
New, and veteran, expats who love animals wonder about the logistics of air travel with their pet. Many worry about quarantines, health certificates, tattoos and such.
International Living Can Mean Financial Freedom
Whether for adventure or money to invest, many men and women are opting to live overseas, taking jobs for tax-exempt status with double or triple their stateside pay.
Studying Abroad as a Student
Studying abroad is a deeply enriching experience for students seeking to explore the language, culture, and people of a different country.
Being an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan
Teaching abroad is an exciting experience. In Japan, teaching ESL is rewarding, but there are things one should know that will help lessen the culture shock.
Packing for Semester at Sea
It can be hard to decide what to pack for trips, especially when traveling on a ship to different countries. What is the ideal way to pack for a Semester at Sea trip?
Study Abroad With Semester at Sea
Students and professors from every corner of the globe come together to make a ship their home all semester. Once aboard they see the world and learn about it firsthand.
Make a Resume Stand out With Volunteering
How a unique volunteering experience can make the resume stand out from the crowd
Options for Volunteering Abroad
Charlotte Halligan examines the different paths to international volunteering and where to find the best opportunities
A Guide to Becoming a TEFL Teacher
A helpful guide for those wishing to gain professional qualifications for teaching English as a foreign language.
Teaching English and Living in South Korea
Teaching English and living in South Korea is more than paying off debts. It is about eating Korean food or visiting a temple - immersing oneself in Korean culture.
Working in Argentina
Lots of travellers manage to continue travelling the world by working a little along the way. When looking for work in Argentina, the CUIT number is essential.
Types of Facilities Students Want in a Homestay
Exchange students can often afford to be picky about the perfect homestay house. Assets such as high-speed internet can make a host family's environment more desirable.
Becoming a Host Family for Exchange Students
Overseas and foreign exchange students can benefit from staying in a welcoming homestay situation, while the host family can also find the homestay experience rewarding.
Why Study Abroad
One of many opportunities available to college students is studying abroad. There are many benefits to being part of a study abroad program.
The Benefits of Study Abroad Programs
Studying abroad holds so many benefits that students should put their feelings of unease aside rather than missing out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Interesting Facts About Living in Buenos Aires
There are many places in the world to live and work. So what type of people live and work in Buenos Aires and why? The answers lie in coffee, career changes and the night
Teaching English Abroad
Teaching English in South America can vary greatly from country to country. Two experiences of teaching English in Argentina and Venezuela illustrate these differences.
Teach English Abroad in Japan
Teaching English in Japan can be a rewarding and challenging experience for both teacher and student, and an enjoyable way to combine work and travel.
Reputable Programs for Teaching English in Japan
Both programs offer a unique entry into Japan and becoming an English teacher. Their one year contracts have different requirements, salaries, schedules, and benefits.
AIESEC UK's Access Global Talent Programme
AIESEC UK's Access Global Talent Programme focuses on connecting UK companies with top international talent for internships and work placements in a variety of fields.
How AIESEC Raises Exchange
AIESEC runs the world's largest international exchange programme, and has been giving students unique new experiences for over 60 years.
Advice for New ESL Teachers Living Overseas
A brand new ESL teacher can easily feel comfortable and efficient in front of the classroom by following these tips for the first day.
Jobs That Let You See the World
Being out of work for weeks or months is not a lot of fun. What about finding a job that allows the opportunity to make a steady income and travel around the globe?
Saving Money While Teaching in China
As jobs in the Western world become increasingly scarce, and cutbacks and layoffs increase, consider weathering the economic crisis by teaching abroad.
AIESEC UK's Regional Entrepreneur Challenge 2009
AIESEC UK is helping students in five locations across the UK get active business experience, thanks to its annual Regional Entrepreneur Challenge.
Winter Resort Jobs Abroad
Working in leading ski resorts over the winter season is the perfect chance to earn money, mingle in an international crowd and polish those skiing skills.
Seasonal Employment in Hotel Entertainment
Employment in the hotel entertainment industry doubles as a holiday for anyone willing to work while others are at play.
Choosing to Study Abroad
Studying in a foreign country is not as simple as it seems, there are hidden issues such as academic credits and financial problems to consider.
Jobs Teaching in China
There is a wide variety of teaching jobs available in China. Teachers who wish to teach abroad must sift through their options and decide which institution is best.
Teaching English in Korea
Anyone with a bachelor's degree will have hundreds of ESL teaching jobs to choose from in Korea, but which is the best option, private or public?
ESL Language Schools vs. State Schools Abroad
The decision to teach English abroad is a big one. Teachers should first think about whether or not to teach in a language or state school before getting on a plane.
Paris American Academy
All of Paris is the "campus" for Paris American Academy in three-year programs and month-long July workshops. Any age from 18 to 80 from any walk of life can participate.
Cracking Down on the British Visa Factories
While hundreds of students a year enroll on English language courses in the UK with the sole intention of learning English, others have alternative, and illegal, motives.
Help With Immigration to Australia from the UK
Emigration to Australia is a big step. Here's where to find advice on immigration to Australia from the UK from Brits who've already emigrated.
Preparing to Study Abroad
Studying, volunteering, or working abroad is one of the most enriching experiences of a person's life. The following tips will help to make your preparations stress-free.
Personal Police Clearance From South Africa
Obtaining a personal police clearance certificate from South Africa while living abroad, is a time consuming process for teachers, visa and residence applicants.
H1N1 Swine Flu and Studying Abroad
With the recent outbreak of swine flu possibly cancelling many trips to Mexico, what should students know before departing for abroad?
About Travel Nurse Jobs
A travel nurse has the option to choose almost anywhere she desires to live - then have all employment, housing and moving preparations made for her.
What to Research before Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding events in a person's life. Despite this, students should plan ahead to get the most out of the experience.
What is AIESEC?
AIESEC is the world's largest student organisation, but it is far more than just that. Here is a look at what AIESEC does, and how it does it.
Get Ready to Study Abroad
Students accepted into a study abroad program can follow a few simple steps to ensure their overseas language school experience is a success.
Re-entry Shock and the Expatriate Experience
Returning home after an overseas work or study period can be surprisingly hard to navigate. Re-entry shock can be especially traumatic because it may be unexpected.
Teaching English in Cambodia
Cambodia has literally hundreds of private schools, most specializing in English and seeking native speaking teachers, and many backpackers extend their stays this way.
Work Abroad and Get Paid
There are numerous ways to travel the world and still make a living whether you want to be gone three months or two years.
Reasons Embassies Require Behavior Certificates
Immigrants, people working or studying abroad, and even some holidaymakers often face the daunting task to obtain a police clearance certificate from a foreign country.
Strategies for Getting Hired by a Cruise Line
To increase the chances of getting a job on a cruise ship, know which cruise lines are hiring, what qualifications they are looking for and where to send a resume.
TEFL-TESL Jobs in Saudi Arabia
The climate and culture may be different, but the choicest employment opportunities for English teachers are in Saudi Arabia.