Verge Magazine: Volunteer abroad, work and travel, study abroad

There is one point on which every study abroad advisor will agree: they have never had a student complain of being over-prepared for their time abroad! Here’s a list of some items that you will need to address before you head out:

Plan ahead to get credit for your overseas studies.

An Endeavour Research Fellowship, valued at up to $23,500, provides financial support for postgraduate and postdoctoral students to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards a Masters or PhD or postdoctoral research in any field of stud in Australia. 

Find housing that will make the most of your study abroad program.

Employers, educators, government...nearly everyone acknowledges the benefits of studying abroad.

In a city where street kids don't often make it to school, a bus brings learning to their doorsteps.

Volunteer teacher Cheryl Dunkerton finds that Mongolian students juggle more than just exams in order to make it through school.