Short Term Student Mobility Opportunities
This page lists short international study, work volunteering or research project experiences which can work around your degree, either taking place during vacations or during term time without extending your course length. The links provided have been brought to our attention through partner universities or by other means. We accept no responsibility for the authenticity of opportunities listed on external websites. If you are unsure of any offer advertised, please seek further information before applying.
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Less than 4 week opportunities:
Short Term Mobility Bursary (warwick.ac.uk)
4 week+ opportunities
Gustavson School of Business SHORT-TERM BUSINESS PROGRAMS
International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM)
In person, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Enhance your business education, improve your communication and presentation skills, and prepare for your future business success in an engaging and fun international learning environment.
The International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM) is an intensive three or four-week program taught by our award-winning professors from the Gustavson School of Business. This program pairs theoretical concepts with experiential learning. Topics covered are Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Service Management and International Business.
ISIBM A: July 4 – 25, 2024
- Program Fee: approx £3,040 + tax
- Deposit with enrolment: approx £350 + tax (applied to program fee)
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Final Registration Deadline: June 14, 2024
Canada Day Experience add-on:- June 28 – July 3, 2024 -
For an additional approx £322 + GST; ISIBM participants can add four extra days of on-campus accommodation, airport pick-up and meal card to their enrolment and take part in the Canada Day festivities on July 1st
ISIBM B: August 1 – August 19, 2024
- Program Fee: approx £2,891 + tax (Canadian dollars)
- Deposit with enrolment: approx £292 + tax (applied to program fee)
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Final Registration Deadline: July 12, 2024
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English Requirements:
ISIBM students are recommended to have at least an intermediate level of English which is the equivalent of IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 45. We do not require a language certificate, but if you are not sure of your English level please contact us for more information.
Visa Requirements:
Students who are attending the ISIBM program from countries requiring a temporary resident visa to travel to Canada will need to apply a minimum of 2 months before the start of the program. Visa processing times can vary by country so apply early.
Think Pacific Award-Winning Volunteer Projects, Internships & Placements
Deeply rooted in Fiji and Bali.
What makes Think Pacific truly unique is its depth of knowledge, local expertise, partnerships and long-term approach to creating projects that are mutually beneficial for students and communities. They strive to respect local cultures, honour traditions, and learn with humility and curiosity without imposing our views.
After 15 years of working solely in the Fiji Islands, we recently expanded our reach to Bali. We aim to continue to be a small and personable organisation that works in direct partnership with government ministries, industry leaders and NGOs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Dedicated to facilitating projects that give students the incredible opportunity to enhance their employability and global perspectives, whilst being immersed in cultures as warm and exciting as the countries themselves.
Where can you go:
- Fiji
- Bali
- Remote internships available too
- Award-winning volunteering and internships, since 2009.
- 1-Month or 16-Day Projects in Fiji & Bali
- Support the achievement of the UN SDGs
- Work on behalf of exclusive partners, such as the Fijian Government
- Complete cultural immersion in a traditional village.
- Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health or Sport initiatives.
- Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribution to sustainable development.
- Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, and charity donation. (Flights not included).
- Project costs from £1,895 + flights.
More information
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International Volunteer HQ
Various international volunteering opportunities across the globe.
More information here: International Volunteer HQ | IVHQ UK | Official Website
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Operation Wallacea - Conservation and Field
Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities, who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research expeditions.
Research is supported by participants who join the programme, to strengthen their CV/Resume, gain skills they wish to gain or expand upon. They could also join to collect data for a dissertation or thesis (also known as an Independent Research Project (IRP). Academics benefit from funding for high quality fieldwork enabling them to publish papers in peer reviewed journals. This model enables the collection of large temporal and spatial datasets used for assessing the effectiveness of conservation management interventions.
Learn how biological data collected by volunteers is being used to help with wildlife conservation all over the world, and how you could get involved.
- Contribute to cutting edge research
- Work alongside and learn from conservationists in the field
- Professional fundraising support available
Locations:
- Mexico
- Honduras
- Croatia
- UK
- Madagascar
- South Africa
- Indonesia
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TRAVELTEER
TRAVEL & VOLUNTEER ABROAD more information hereLink opens in a new window
🐢 Wildlife Conversation
📗 English Teaching
🏏 Sports Coaching
🧠 Mental Health
🌏 Community Development
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Nagoya University, Japan Summer Intensive Program
NUSIP 2024
Program period: June 12, 2024 to July 19, 2024 Online application period: January 10, 2024 to February 14, 2024Classes:(1) Seminars on Latest Advanced Technology and Tasks in Automobile Engineering equivalent to 400 level class in US university, worth 3 credits(2) Japanese language course (elementary or intermediate depending on the language proficiency level) equivalent to 100 level class in US university, worth 3 credits Program fee: US$2,500 for students enrolled in universities with academic exchange agreements with Nagoya University The fee includes(1) automobile and Japanese language classes(2) accommodation during the program period (from June 11 to July 19)(3) cultural excursion and social activities organized by NUSIP(4) orientationhttps://int-office.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp/nusip/Link opens in a new window
Empowering Future Leaders for Global Peace at the United Nations – Bangkok, Thailand
Self-funded Opportunity:
The upcoming 3rd Global Peace Summit in 2024, hosted at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, stands out as a pivotal platform. It unites emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds, providing them with the means to collectively drive impactful change towards a more harmonious and inclusive world.
ONLINE - Free online Spanish language exchange sessions (weekly)
University of Granada’s Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM) have launched a program of free online language exchange sessions open to students from all over the world.
Free of charge
Online
More information here: https://clm-granada.com/
Takes place every Monday at 8pm Spanish time.