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Go Overseas Gopher
May 6, 2013
By Megan Lee
Go Overseas is Now Hiring a New Team of Writers!
Work with the Go Gopher! Do you spend your days browsing travel blogs? Is your favorite day of the week #TravelTuesday? Have you had a life-changing experience abroad that motivates you to help others have a similar experience?Just hoping to make a few extra bucks every month?! If you're fresh off of a semester abroad or just catch yourself still frequently daydreaming your days in foreign...
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May 15, 2013
By Megan Lee
WeHostels' Study Abroad Infographic features Go Overseas
Go Overseas stats were the basis of this WeHostels study abroad infographic! Whether you're currently looking for a study abroad program or are factoring your study abroad options into your college choice, there is a lot of information out there for students aiming to have an overseas adventure. Luckily, WeHostels, a travel and hostel booking app company out of San Francisco, has gathered most of...
Company News
Imperial Palace
May 15, 2013
By Lauren Fitzpatrick
Ninja Your Way into Studying in Japan for Free
Experiencing Japan's bustling cities while studying in Japan doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's how! Picture this: You, in Tokyo, strolling past the bright lights, stopping to sample fried octopus balls as you go. Or how about this: you, wandering through the cherry blossoms in Kyoto as you explore ancient temples. You, soaking up the sun on the beaches of Okinawa while studying Japanese. You...
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Swim with turtle
May 14, 2013
By Dana Goble
Volunteer Opportunities for Sea Turtle Conservancy
Sea turtle conservancy is a challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity. Volunteering with sea turtles is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you're already familiar with the endangerment issues, or are just looking to spend some time volunteering outdoors, you've come to the right place. The sad truth of the matter is that many species of sea turtles throughout the world are becoming...
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vocabulary for teaching abroad
May 13, 2013
By Andrea Moran
40 EFL Terms to Know Before Teaching Abroad
Preparing to teach abroad can turn your brain into an endless flowchart of questions: "Do I need a CELTA or a DELTA if I want to teach at a hagwon?" (Actually, neither.) "What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL? What does it mean for my teach abroad options?" "What is accreditation and is it important?" Like any industry, teaching abroad is full of jargon, and wading through the alphabet...
Teach Abroad
Holding a refugee child
May 10, 2013
By Jessie Beck
The Importance of Volunteering with Refugees
Refugee volunteers are needed all around the planet. Find out how you can get involved. Every year, adventurous altruists leap at the chance to volunteer abroad in the midst of crisis. They help rebuild homes in communities ravished by cyclones, hurricanes, and earthquakes and take care of children orphaned by HIV and AIDS. Less widely talked about, but just as in demand, are those who leave and...
Volunteer Abroad
Bollywood show with dancers
May 9, 2013
By Meghan Johnson
Go Crazy: 11 Unique Internships
If you are interested in traveling abroad but also want to gain some professional experience, there are thousands of internships for college students you can apply for around the globe. But why spend your time in a cubicle filling out spreadsheets or going on coffee runs when you can be exploring the vibrant cultures and landscapes the world has to offer? While interning abroad may cost you more...
Internships Abroad
Teacher in a classroom
May 8, 2013
By Jennifer Collis
5 Ways to Turn Teaching Abroad into a Lifelong Career
There are many ways to extend your teaching abroad experience into a teaching career at home. Teaching English as a foreign language is a job with a transitory reputation; it is more often viewed as a temporary international stint than a long-term career choice. When I taught in Costa Rica, for example, everyone from my parents, friends and even my co-teachers seemed to ask, either directly or...
Teach Abroad
Volunteering abroad with plants
May 7, 2013
By Meghan Johnson
Measuring the Impact of Volunteering Abroad
Regardless or length or activity, you will make your mark volunteering abroad. Most people who choose to volunteer internationally do so because they want to "make a positive impact" and "give back to the community." But how often do we stop to think about what these catch phrases actually mean, or how to measure our own efficiency in achieving them? After we pack up our things and fly back home...
Volunteer Abroad
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May 6, 2013
By Rachael Taft
5 Killer Tips for Including Study Abroad in Your Resume
Let your study abroad serve as an experience worth marketing! Read on for how to include study abroad in your resume. Your venture into the "real world" is approaching fast and it's time to update that resume. As a recent college graduate trudging onward to the work force, standing out on paper can seem like no easy task. You may've joined clubs on clubs on clubs, aced exams, and even spent a...
Study Abroad

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