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Paid New Zealand Farming Placements

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More and more international students and experienced farm workers are using their farming skills to get paid to work and travel New Zealand.

The New Zealand farming industry has been booming for years and few would dispute that it is the backbone of the New Zealand economy. Fonterra – New Zealand’s largest company by a long way – is also in the top five largest dairy companies in the world.

Intern Options have a range of positions available for those with UK farming experience to work throughout New Zealand. They can place you on one farm for the entire time or you can move around New Zealand taking time off in between jobs and experiencing this beautiful country.

This opportunity is perfect for students wanting to gain paid experience for their studies and future career, working holiday makers who want to earn some money and see New Zealand, experienced farm workers wanting to move into management positions. Continue reading →

Learning About a Semester Abroad in Thailand and Malaysia

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If you have ever seen the movie Anna and the King, you know a little something about the unique history of Thailand, a country once known as Siam. During a semester abroad in Thailand, you may start to appreciate why the musical The King and I is banned in that country as well.

Thai means “freemen,” and the name is appropriate. During the 19th Century, the region of Southeast Asia known as Indo-China (so-called because Indian and Chinese cultural influences are nearly equally strong) was being carved up by Great Britain and France as colonies of empire; Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos ultimately wound up under French control while Burma fell under British rule. Continue reading →

Which Universities Offer Study Abroad Programs in England and Ireland?

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If you are currently a college student enrolled in a United States or Canadian college or university, you may want to broaden your horizons by studying abroad. England and Ireland both offer a wealth of educational opportunities for college students, so you will want to do a bit of research before you head off in order to find a study abroad in England or Ireland program that will work for you.

Before you go, you will want to consider the length of various study abroad programs in England and Ireland. If you wish to have a brief visit, a summer program lasting two to four weeks might be perfect for you. On the other hand, you may want to study overseas for a longer length of time. Semester and full year programs are available at several universities located in England and Ireland.

In England, Kingston, Lancaster, and Kent-Canterbury Universities all offer study abroad in England programs. For those wanting Ireland study abroad opportunities, Dublin and Carlow offer business courses at their Institutes of Technology. Continue reading →