Work, Teach or Volunteer in South & Central America, Europe, Asia and Australia!

Our programs are available from 2 weeks up to 12 months and we still have a few openings for volunteering over the winter holidays. Interested?

You get: guaranteed placement, salary or stipend provided for most placements, visa documentation, orientation materials, housing assistance, health & travel insurance, 24/7 emergency support, etc.

More! Refer a friend and get 10%% off if you apply together!

Read the story of the month! Andrew in China and escape to new opportunities!

Recently, the Shenzhen Education Bureau in the city of Shenzhen, China requested that Concordia partner with them in providing a teacher recruitment program. In order to equip students with the skills necessary to teach conversational English in Shenzhen, candidates will complete first an in-depth study at Concordia University Irvine and then an in-depth preparation program in Shenzhen China. It is expected that the student will complete this program while teaching full time in the schools, thus providing a rich context for learning about international content while living within the culture. With a population of 1.3 billion, China is becoming a world leader in business and education. Experience in business and/or education in China will prepare entrepreneurial individuals with new possibilities and resources.

Volunteers will assist in a community project designed to educate, foster skills, and provide recreational chances for disadvantaged children ages 7 to 15. You will aid teachers and community workers who rescue children who would otherwise live at the city's municipal waste site. The area's community and educational center, much like a youth center, was built for this purpose and serves as many as 200 children. Volunteers help with a wide range of recreational activities such as art, dancing, music, and sports which promote learning and understanding all with the aim of helping children progress to a mainstream school. Volunteers will assist in all areas of the project, particularly recreational classes for the children such as organized sports and other enjoyable, active pastimes. Activities take place in a self-contained community center with a large recreational area. The center has classroom facilities, meeting rooms, and some resources.

Make a difference in the lives of others as you apply your skills with a local NGO in Peru, Belize or Mexico.  The focus of your development project is determined by your interests, and the needs of the local community.  Help vaccinate children, teach reading, reforest depleted ecosystems, or educate small businesses. Weekly adventures combine with cultural immersion, volunteer work, and intensive Spanish classes to create an unforgettable life experience. Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now for Spring and Summer 2006.

This six-week program is designed to introduce upper level undergraduate and graduate students to Japanese art, visual media and design. It is comprised of lectures, site visits and videography and cyber media workshops. The summer workshop provides instruction and supervision by specialists in art, art history, architecture, design, and videography. Students choose from one of two tracks, which include photography or graphic design. Weekly faculty-led excursions in and around Tokyo to culturally important centers, such as museums, galleries and architectural sites, expose students to traditional Japanese culture and classical as well as contemporary art and architecture. Specially arranged guest lectures and workshops offer students chances to meet with Japanese working artists, designers and architects.

This study/internship experience is designed to strengthen ties between the younger generations of the U.S. and Germany, is a fully funded scholarship program financed by the U.S. Congress and Germany Bundestag. It combines language study, professional schooling and an internship—providing a firsthand experience of many aspects of German life. The program is meant for candidates pursuing business, technical, agricultural or vocational careers, although candidates from other fields are encouraged to apply. The 1-year program has three main phases:

Two-month intensive German language training

Four-month professional schooling at a Germany university

Five-month internship

Candidates must: be a US citizen or permanent resident; aged 18-24; have a high school diploma and a strong interest in Germany and international affairs. No German language skills are required for acceptance. For more information please visit our website or email us. Applications are due December 1, 2005.

See the world in a whole new way: volunteer abroad with Volunteer Adventures! Teach English in Argentina, work in an orphanage in Chile, or rescue sea turtles in Costa Rica. Whatever you want to do and wherever you want to go, Volunteer Adventures will help you find a program that’s memorable for you and meaningful for the local community. Volunteer Adventures places volunteers in important projects across the globe, including Africa, India and Latin America. Our programs include housing and meals, project training, travel insurance, and intensive language classes where available. Contact us now for more information!

Teach & Travel Worldwide! Train in Prague. In just 4 weeks you can become qualified to teach English abroad and begin exploring the world and new cultures. TEFL Worldwide offers the internationally recognized 4-week TEFL certificate course and provides job assistance worldwide. Visit our website to see what our graduates have to say! They are teaching abroad within weeks after graduation. We have lists of job openings and contacts for language schools all over the world. TEFL Worldwide is a highly reputable British and American owned school located in the heart of Europe- Prague, Czech Republic. We are dedicated to working with you in finding an exciting teaching position abroad. The TEFL Worldwide staff has years of experience and expertise in EFL training and ensuring job placement following the course. We are rated as one of the best for course quality and customer service.

“Ireland and the Irish” is a unique program offered by the Center for International Studies (CIS) and Elms College that allows you to explore this beautiful and culturally rich island. The program is a 3 credit course offered in two weeks (January 3-15) and will give insight into the history, religion and politics of this amazing country. The course will be experiential in nature and will strive to familiarize students with the country and the people, offering engaging cultural venues – music, theatre, and the arts – as well as on-site learning where history was made and great literature created.

Abroadco's study abroad program in Granada allows students of all language levels to study Spanish language and culture at the University of Granada. You will live and go to school in the midst of Europe's finest cultural, artistic, and cultural gems. While earning up to 20 credits for semester sessions, and up to 5 credits for summer sessions, students studying Spanish language and culture can easily tailor Abroadco's Granada program to their interests and needs. Students, including complete beginners, who want to quickly increase their Spanish fluency can enroll in Abroadco's intensive Spanish program. Students who wish to increase the knowledge in specific areas can choose electives from such subject areas as literature, history, geography, art history, sociology, political science, economics, and cultural studies. And as a student of the University of Granada, you will receive an official, accredited transcript at the end of your studies, facilitating credit transfer to your home university.

GoAbroad features Student Traveler Magazine -   Student Traveler Magazine has forged a presence on the internet. Using their expert travel writers and guide information, Student World Traveler has launched a premier student travel site. The site archives all of their print articles and guides. Student World Traveler incorporates the GoAbroad.com search engines as the foundation of their web site. This week on Student Traveler.

Meeting With New People Our Three Cents: Meet Your New Best Friends  By Matt Scott -   Meeting people in Mongolia can be tough, mainly because it's one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The vast steppes are empty of locals, not to mention foreigners, but that's where the nomadic tradition of hospitality comes in. Mongolian hosts are unrivaled; should you happen upon a ger--a round tent made of animal skins--the inhabitants will gladly take you in. As you approach a ger, shout the traditional greeting--"Tie up your dogs!"--and you'll be welcomed with salt tea or...