Education & Careers » traveling http://www.classesandcareers.com/education Education & Career Advice and Tips Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:56:01 +0000 en hourly 1 5 Beautiful Countries Offering Study Abroad http://www.classesandcareers.com/education/2010/03/19/5-beautiful-countries-offering-study-abroad/ http://www.classesandcareers.com/education/2010/03/19/5-beautiful-countries-offering-study-abroad/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:24:35 +0000 adam http://1237209407 5 Beautiful Countries Offering Study Abroad
Study Abroad is a great opportunity for students. If they desire to travel and experience new things but don’t want to take time off from school then study abroad is the best option. It can be expensive, but there are many affordable programs. Students also have the opportunity to pick their program length, country, and how many credits they want to take. There are many schools that offer programs abroad and these are just five of the choices.

  1. United Kingdom

    2. Whether you decide to study abroad in Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland it’s going to be an awesome adventure.  The great thing about the UK is that it is so diverse. There are not only great programs available in a variety of fields including literature in Stratford-Upon-Avon, business in London, history in Bath, but also places and sites to see including Stonehenge, Westminster Abby, the Cotswold’s, Cardiff, the Scottish Highlands, or Giants Causeway.

  2. Italy

    3. Italy is a great place to study architecture, fashion, art history, and more.  Students can choose to study in Rome, Milan, Tuscany, Florence, or Venice. They can tour through the country by themselves or with friends that they make through the program and they may even have the opportunity to travel to several countries throughout Europe. The Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican City, and all of the art galleries are just some of the things to see in Italy.

  3. Costa Rica

    4. Bordering both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, students can study while they catch some sun. There are endless possibilities for students to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica. But at the same time they can also get college credit while learning about biology, geology, and other disciplines as well as health and nursing.

  4. Thailand

    5. 5 Countries Offering Study Abroad

    There are study abroad or internship programs available throughout Thailand. Students may work with different organizations or businesses or else focus on studying and improving their skills. Students may have the opportunity to live in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, or Phuket. Students may have opportunities to visit temples and markets as well as the beaches that make Thailand famous.

  5. South Africa

    6. South Africa is a beautiful country and extremely different from anywhere else, but students don’t have to learn a foreign language to be comfortable there. Plus they have the opportunity to study from many disciplines including environmental studies, health sciences, history, and economics. And, students may have the chance to visit other African countries and go to game reserves to see wild animals as well as the beautiful scenery throughout Africa.

]]> http://www.classesandcareers.com/education/2010/03/19/5-beautiful-countries-offering-study-abroad/feed/ 0 Teach English, See the World http://www.classesandcareers.com/education/2009/10/29/teach-english-see-the-world/ http://www.classesandcareers.com/education/2009/10/29/teach-english-see-the-world/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:25 +0000 Marcus Varner http://classesandcareers.com/education/2009/10/29/teach-english-see-the-world/ The desire to travel, to some extent, is fed by certain, unique sensations that are impossible to experience otherwise. For some, it’s the strange dance that millions of people, bicycles, cars and busses perform daily in the streets of Ho Chi Min or Bangkok. For others it’s seeing firsthand the masterpieces that have been preserved for hundreds of years in the ancient cathedrals and monuments of Europe. For me, it’s the smell of earthy spices and the cry of the Imam five times a day from the minarets. Whatever it is, millions of us catch the bug and feel the need to see the distant corners of the world.

The problem for most of us is in financing; we lack the money and time to go explore the globe. Not all of us can afford the extravagant, month-long junkets that Congressmen and CEO’s seem to take on a whim. Most of the rest of us lack the freedom to vagabond around in the style of Kerouac or Twain. There is a way that you can see the world and get paid to do it.

Governments and organizations all over the world are constantly looking for qualified English teachers to help train the rising generation of their citizens in the common language of business and technology. Most offer competitive salaries and some even pick up the housing bill. The benefits often include health coverage and paid vacation, much like you’d find in the States. All offer the opportunity to engross yourself in a new, exotic culture and environment.

There are secondary benefits to teaching English in a foreign country. There is no feeling comparable to helping children, especially those in war-ravaged or impoverished countries, rise above their circumstances and become a positive force of change in both their communities and the world.

Countries like Saudi Arabia, Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Thailand, China and Qatar are always looking for new teachers to hire. For the more adventurous, opportunities abound in parts of Iraq, like Kurdistan in the North.

Whatever the reason you choose to travel, teaching English abroad can become an excellent way to facilitate the means to help you reach this goal.

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