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17 Questions You Should Ask Before Accepting a TEFL Job
The devil’s in the details. Beverly Gallagher helps you weed out the good, the bad and the ugly before taking a TEFL job with these 17 questions.
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose an Independent Exchange Program for Your Study Abroad
Being an independent exchange student is more of a challenge than the popular university-sponsored programs. But, if you are willing to stick it out, Katie Whelan says studying abroad as an exchange student will have more than enough rewards.
5 Best Spots to Volunteer in Asia
Overwhelmed by all the volunteering possibilities in Asia? Let Hannah from Go Overseas, an expert at volunteering abroad, narrow down the options with these 5 incredible opportunities.
5 Reasons to Study Abroad
“One of the biggest things I gained from my study abroad was a relationship with myself.”
6 Countries for Volunteer English Teaching
Whether it’s with a Korean academy or the Spanish government, finding teaching jobs abroad is a relatively easy way to work overseas. While these one-year jobs are common, some people find that volunteer teaching offers more flexibility, or a way to become more directly involved with the local community.
6 Lessons Learned from Teaching English Abroad
A lot of people want to know how to save money for long term travel. But Scott Herder recommends forcing yourself to travel by getting a job abroad, and save some serious money doing it.
7 Secret Benefits of Teaching Abroad
Everyone knows TEFL’s a fantastic way to get paid to see the world, but there are also lots of lesser know (but no less fantastic) benefits of teaching abroad – Honor Baldry explains.
7 Small Towns Ideal for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad in a small town can provide a more authentic experience of the local culture, customs and history.Isabel Eva Bohrer shares seven towns that are ideal for studying abroad.
7 Truths You Won’t Hear About Teaching ESL Abroad
There are many reasons why teaching English abroad is a perfect choice for many people, but Jon Wick is doing it and he points out some aspects that you won’t find in the brochures.
8 Reasons to Take a Gap Year
The reasons for taking a gap year – a travel break from school or work – can be many. Adam Seper offers eight of countless more reasons to take a break from normal life to pursue your travel dreams.
8 Things Every Volunteer Organization Should Provide
Not all volunteer-sending organizations are created equal. Check that yours meets these standards.
8 Things to Ponder Before You Sign Up to Teach English Abroad
While teaching English abroad sounds like a great way to see the world, there a few things you should know ahead of time before you take the plunge. Julie McElroy gives you the inside scoop of being an English teacher in a foreign country.
8 Tips for First Time WWOOFer’s
You’ve probably seen the word WWOOF before. But what does it mean? How do you do it? Scott Harbeck is here to give you all the tips and advice you need for your first WWOOFing experience.
8 Ways to Mix Volunteering & Travel
Volunteering while traveling is a popular way to give back, but ethical considerations apply. Here are 8 organizations that are ethical and need your time or money to do good around the world this holiday season.
8 of the Best US Universities for Studying Abroad
Whether spending a semester on safari in Namibia or cruising between nations on a classroom-equipped ship, adding an international flavor to your undergraduate degree is an experience guaranteed to not only boost your resume but change your outlook on life. These 8 schools provide some of the best and most unique programs for overseas study.
9 Picturesque Locations for a Working Holiday in Australia
From cattle mustering to mango picking, Zoë Smith explores nine off-the-beaten-track destinations to work and travel in rural Australia.
A Volunteer Project to Get Behind
A few weeks ago in this column, Jennifer Miller shared her disdain for short term mission trips. Some who read this article thought she was calling for an end to all types of volunteer trips, fundraisers, activities, and experiences, which is the furthest thing from the truth. Today, Jenn is sharing a personal story about a project that she believes will leave a lasting impact on the community that she currently lives in, which is what we believe most people who get involved in this type of work
An Insider’s Thoughts on Voluntourism in Orphanages and Schools
Planing to volunteer abroad or do a voluntourism trip? Filipa Chatillon shares her personal experience as a volunteer and volunteer coordinator and what you should look for when choosing your project/company.
Becoming an American Au Pair in France
How love pushed me into the biggest adventure of my life, and what you need to know to follow in my footsteps.
Bonus Year
This past year I received the news. It was amazing. Back in the fall I had casually applied for an all expenses paid scholarship to study at Trinity College, Cambridge for the 2001-2002 school year. I had no particular belief that I would win. So you can imagine my shock when I was sitting at
Build Your Own Gap Year
Travel the world (at any age) for less than $5000 a semester, learning from service projects and steering your own adventure!
Continue Your Formal Education Through Travel
Introducing GAPYEAR30 and GAPYEAR30 for Parents. We’re here to help you plan your gap year, or support your child in doing so.
Everything You Need to Know About Au Pairing Your Way Around the World
Looking for an international travel option that won’t leave you broke? Jessica Hoolko walks you through everything you need to know about living and working abroad as an au pair.
Five Reasons Not to Join the Peace Corps
Jill Nawrocki spent two years in Namibia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She thinks there are a lot of reasons to sign up for this life-changing experience. Here are her top five reasons not to.
From Tourist to Agent of Change: What You Need to Know About Voluntourism
Is voluntourism for you? Ariana Salvo shares some insights from her recent expedition to an organic cocoa farming community in the Dominican Republic and offers a few things to consider before you get started with voluntourism.
Gap Year: Stories
Should travel be an integral part of a well rounded education? Jenn Miller thinks so. Listen to the voices of three young people whose gap experiences changed their lives.
Gap Years for Every Student: How to Make the Most of the Opportunity
Jenn Miller discusses why students (and their parents) should consider a gap year between high school and college, and not just how to make it happen, but how to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Global Voluntourism: You Want Me to Pay to do What?
Naysayers will likely be disgruntled by the notion of paid voluntourism for decades to come, but zoologist/travel writer Nola Lee Kelsey offers some food for thought for travelers who still have an open mind on the topic of paying to volunteer.
Graduation: Give the Gift of Travel
As graduation season comes up, Jenn Miller challenges us to give the life-changing gift of travel to young graduates.
Higher Education For Free?
Jenn Miller has a degree in institutional education and fifteen years of experience in outside the box experience in the alternative education world. She believes travel is a fantastic teacher, that a university degree should be pursued, and that these two dreams are not mutually exclusive. She’ll show you how to get high quality education for free and combine your gap year (or two!) with your long range plans for your intellectual education!
How (And Why) I Moved to Ireland After Graduating
How to get a working holiday visa and ditch post-grad norms for the real world.
How Volunteering Changed Me
While many travelers to Thailand go to find beautiful beaches and energetic nightlife, Jessica Festa heads to the hills of Chiang Rai to save a village, and find herself.
How Volunteering in Africa Changed Me
Volunteering on a refugee camp in Africa may not be a typical travel choice, but as Josh Martin explains, it’s certainly a transformational one.
How to Add Volunteering to Your RTW Trip
Voluntourism is increasingly figuring high on the agendas of RTW travelers, but knowing where to start is another story. Should you sign up through an organization or go the independent route? Check out our top tips for incorporating voluntourism into your world travels and resources for figuring out how.
How to Choose a Voluntourism Experience
The voluntourism industry has been getting a lot of negative press, but Pamela disagrees with the notion that it’s damaging and explains how you can make a positive impact.
How to Find WWOOFing Opportunities in Hawaii
Interested in a longer, more affordable Hawaiian vacation and gaining some experience in Hawaiian farming? Give Wwoofing in Hawaii a shot!
How to Find a Cheap Volunteering Experience
Interested in making a difference on your holiday but can’t afford one of the package programs? Amy Heading was too, and she gives us some expert advice on how to pull it off.
How to Get Started with Voluntourism
Ready to make a difference somewhere in the world but not sure what to do next? Abbie Mood offers advice on getting started with voluntourism.
How to Hack a University Education Via Worldschooling
How to hack your education, travel the world, and get into the most competitive universities without an official transcript.
How to Make the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience
Studying abroad is one of the best university opportunities to meet new people and experience a new culture. Will you make the most of it?
How to Volunteer at an Animal Shelter Abroad
Can’t live without your pet, but can’t bring him along while you travel the world? Laura-Claire Corson offers advice for those considering volunteering at an animal shelter abroad.
Is Voluntourism a Dirty Word?
The subject of volunteering your time while traveling is surprisingly controversial, so Lucy Corne examines the pros and cons, and gives advice on finding the best opportunities.
It’s Time to Meet, Plan, Go
Meet, Plan, Go is a nationwide event with the goal of making the “gap year” concept a common one in North America. BootsnAll is proud to be a media sponsor of the event, to be held in 13 cities on September 14, 2010.
Living Light in Liguria: WWOOFing at the House of the Sun
Volunteering on organic farms can mean a lot of different things. When Jaclyn Einis WWOOFed in Liguria, it meant dirty fingernails, multilingual meditation and discovering that the next best thing to wine was right under her feet.
Long-Term Volunteering – How to Get Started
Are you considering spending several months or more volunteering abroad? Expert Laura-Claire Corson guides you through some pros and cons, and helps you get started in your quest.
Planning a UK Working Holiday (1 of 2)
The United Kingdom is undoubtedly the most popular working holiday destination for young travellers from Australia and New Zealand in particular. I hope this article inspires and helps some of you with your travels. I’ve written this especially for other Aussies who plan to embark on a working holiday to Britain – just like me!
Planning a UK Working Holiday (2 of 2)
Accommodation When You Arrive We booked through First Contact, a company that has Australian offices. This meant that we could discuss our options with an Aussie representative and paid for our first week in Aussie dollars (much less confusing). For AU$325 each my travel buddy and I get transfers from Heathrow to our lodge upon
Pros and Cons of a Gap Year
Have you pondered taking a gap year to travel? Lauren Fitzpatrick from Go Overseas is here to outline the pros and cons to help you make the most informed decision.
Re-imagining Higher Education
Have you ever felt or thought, “Is this it?” Is this my highest and best purpose? Especially when you were young, did you ever feel like formal education missed the boat on guiding you and gelling you attain the skills to happiness and riches?
Student Travel To Italy with ACLE – Casa Mia e Casa Tua
What’s it really like to teach English at an Italian summer camp? Student traveler Maia Schulte gives an insider’s perspective.
Study Abroad and Travel – Tips On Doing it Your Own Way
If you get creative and work hard, there are far more ways to study abroad than you might think. Aaron Shew has done his research and pulled it off, so he shares his expert advice with us.
Studying Abroad in The Netherlands – Embracing Life on Bikes
Erin Hynes tells her story of adapting to life in the Netherlands and coping with culture shock.
Studying Abroad: The Lessons We Learn About Ourselves
Jennifer Fitzpatrick shares 5 travel tips learned during her study abroad journey.
Studying In Sweden – A Taste of Scandinavia
Study abroad in the medieval city of Lund and experience Swedish life at its best.
Teach English in Asia in Five Simple Steps
You don’t have to quit your job, purchase an expensive plane ticket, and fly halfway around the world on a whim that you’ll find a job when you get there. If you want a meaningful career without the risk, follow Jessica Hill’s five simple steps to landing a job as a Foreign English Teacher in Asia, before you even leave home.
Teaching Abroad – Contract Conditions To Look For
Kelly Blackwell provides useful tips on getting the best contract for teaching abroad.
Teaching English and Living as an Expat in Pakistan
Pakistan consistently receives bad press from the global news media, but Heather Carreiro offers an expat teacher’s view of what life is like on the ground.
Teaching English in South Korea: How to get started
South Korea is one of the more popular destinations for teaching abroad. Laura-Claire Corson has gone through the process and here she shares her expert advice on how to get started.
Teaching English in Thailand: A Survival Guide
Thinking about teaching English in Thailand? Read this expert advice from Chabli Bravo and you’ll be well on your way.
The Aimless Twenty-Something Life: A Postgrad’s Tale of Travel & Taking Control
Michael Fraiman discusses the decision facing every aimless 20-something graduate: jump-start your career or run away?
The White House Travel Bloggers Summit
Jenn Miller responds to the White House’s study abroad initiative. She discusses why it’s a good start, but not enough, and she introduces the Travel Access Project. TAP combines education and travel in a way that is truly unique for each student and accessible for everyone.
Top 5 Countries to Volunteer Outdoors in for Adventurous Travelers
Adventure travel and volunteer travel both offer a unique perspective on a new destination. Katie Boyer is here to offer 5 of the top destinations for combining adventure travel with volunteering.
Top Beaches to Visit during your Gap Year in South America
The famous sites like Machu Picchu, the Salt Flats, Patagonia, and Iguazu Falls get all the hype, but there are plenty of beach destinations in South America to add to your gap year itinerary. Hannah Long outlines four of the best.
Voluntary Vacation: Hostel Hopping in Guatemala
Many of us dream of taking a year off to travel in exotic locales and live the life of a vagabond, and Jonathon Engels gives tips on how to do just that by volunteering at hostels all around Guatemala.
Voluntourism: Who Truly Benefits?
In recent years, ‘voluntourism’ has become a highly criticized 2 billion USD industry. How can we participate responsibly?
WWOOF’ing It in the UK
Travel story about the experience of working as a volunteer on an organic farm ni exchange for room and board in the UK.
WWOOF’ing It in the UK
Earlier this summer I escaped my desk job to participate in an agricultural work exchange program called Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF). Through WWOOF, my partner Tanya and I arranged to stay on two farms, one in England for three weeks and another on a remote Scottish island for ten days. Working on the
Why Graduating Seniors Shouldn’t Follow the Crowd
Americans have been pounded over the head from the get-go with the same life plan: Finish high school, go to college, graduate, get a job, retire, live the good life. Jenn Miller is here to discuss altering this pre-made plan that may not work for everyone.
Why I Hate Short Term Missions Trips
Jenn Miller dives into the turbulent and emotionally charged waters of voluntourism and faith-based missions trips, explaining why, often, these programs do more harm than good.
Why Recent College Grads Should Take Time to Travel
Just graduated college or graduating soon? Frustrated about job prospects? Isabel Eva Bohrer shares tips on a travel option that you may not have thought of. A RTW trip could enhance your resume and make you stand out to prospective employers.
Why Studying Abroad Might Be the Best Decision of Your Life
Feeling disillusioned by grad school, Elena opted into a one-year writing program in Scotland. It changed her life.
Why a Gap Year Should Come to America
Career break. Sabbatical. Gap Year. These words and phrases are not unusual in most countries in the world – except the United States. Katie Aune explains why Americans are desperate need of embracing the concept of a career break.
Work Overseas: Teaching English Abroad
Is it true that if you are a native speaker and have a pulse you can get a job teaching English overseas? Get the inside scoop from an ESL teacher who has done it legally, quasi-legally, and under-the-table
Working Holiday Visas in Australia and How It All Works
The age limit for Australia’s famous working holiday visa program’s about to be extended to 35, and it’s definitely something you should consider. BootsnAll’s Julie Blakely’s just returned from Australia with all the details of how you can make a living while you travel in Oz.
Worldwide University Programs in Ecotourism
Ever wanted to learn more about the cutting-edge world of ecotourism? Here’s your guide to sustainable travel degrees available throughout the world.
“Real” Jobs Are Overrated
How a trip to Cambodia changed one recent graduate’s outlook on life and altered her future.
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