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Research prior to going overseas is a big part of the journey, starting with deciding where to go! This portion of the site is dedicated to providing you with the means to make an informed decision about the best places to teach, study or volunteer abroad, as well as how to make the most of your journey!

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Recent Teach, Study and Volunteer Abroad Articles

Everybody has a story: Manicures in India brought volunteer closer to God

A Community of Overseas Travelers Teaching, Studying and Volunteering Their Way Around the World

Almost seven years ago, I was sitting in my living room with several close friends answering the question, “If you had limitless resources, what would you do?” Answers ranged from realistic to ridiculous.

Submitted by adunkle on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 02:06

Language Study Abroad – How to Make the Most of It

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Take it from me, a language study junky, that stopping off in the midst of traveling to study a foreign language can be the best decision you make. It can be more cost-effective, more culturally insightful and a much speedier process than typical study methods in your home country, but only if you attack it wisely.

Submitted by adunkle on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 17:37

10 most popular Study Abroad Destinations for US Students

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Some study abroad locations are preferred by the student, some are preferred by the parents because it’s safe, some other study abroad destinations are preferred by the students because they are in at the moment. In general students from Europe mostly go to the US to study abroad, while students from America mostly choose Europe as their study abroad destination.

Submitted by adunkle on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 04:05

Nine Common Myths Students Believe About Studying Abroad

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To crack these common feelings about studying abroad, here are ten myths that students believe why study abroad is not for them:

Submitted by adunkle on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 20:54

Study Abroad in Australia: Get an Education AND an Adventure

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The Pros

Need more convincing? No worries. I’ve got a whole list of excellent reasons you should do a semester or year abroad in Australia:

Submitted by adunkle on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 17:11

Volunteering in Pakistan

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If you are looking for raw volunteering, without extras like pre-dawn yoga classes and sunset trips to the Taj, there are several organizations you can get involved with in Pakistan. Since there isn’t an infrastructure for casual volunteering, applicants are expected to commit at least six months for the majority of volunteer positions.

Submitted by adunkle on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 17:05

Joe's Prague

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Ahoj. My name is Joe. I am a student at the University of Wisconsin, and I am spending my semester in Prague, Czech Republic, as part of the CEA Global Education study abroad program. The program is already halfway done, and it has been, without a doubt, the best experience of my life.

Submitted by adunkle on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 20:15

Interview with an international volunteer: Nerdy Nomad

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Nerdy Nomad is Kirsty Henderson, an international volunteer who originally hails from Canada but who has lived abroad since 2002. She finances her travels with her online earnings, and you can read about her adventures on www.nerdynomad.com.

Submitted by adunkle on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 20:08

Teaching English Overseas, Part 4

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Continuing our series on teaching English overseas, we’re going to our attention to other parts of the world. In part one, we talked about the various jobs you can get. In part two, we discussed what you need, and in part three, we discussed teaching in Asia.

Submitted by adunkle on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 20:27

Teach English Overseas, Part 3

A Community of Overseas Travelers Teaching, Studying and Volunteering Their Way Around the World

Part one of this series dealt with the various types of job a teacher can get while part two dealt with the qualifications needed to become a teacher. In part three, we’ll begin to discuss the places teachers can work. We’ll start with Asia, the hot bed of ESL activity.

Submitted by adunkle on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 20:08