This Week Overseas! August 16th, 2010

Study Adventures Abroad in Australia!
Fri, 08/13/2010
Still need more convincing? No worries. I’ve got a whole list of excellent reasons you should do a semester or year abroad in Australia:
It’s affordable, or at least a lot cheaper than living in Europe, which might be your other option. Food, rent and transportation are all reasonable and Australia is built for a backpacker culture that likes to travel for cheap.
You get to live in Australia! That means the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Ocean Road and bunch of other sites are easily accessible before and after your course and during university holidays. You’ll have plenty of time to study, travel, and even work if you want to (up to 20 hours a week while classes are in session, unlimited hours during holidays). Read More..

Interview With Shane Bennett of Travel and Teach Recruiting
Thu, 08/12/2010
Hi everyone, and welcome back to another inspiring interview. This week we are talking with Shane Bennett from Travel and Teach Recruiting. Shane is based in Toronto, Canada and works hard to assist recent college graduates find jobs teaching English in South Korea. We are delighted to feature him here on GO! Overseas, and have him share his extensive knowledge about the ESL industry in Asia. We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to ask more questions in the comments below! Read More..

Travel With A Purpose - Taiwan!
Wed, 08/11/2010
Welcome to another GO! Overseas featured destination. Our series continues with a look at Taiwan. As always we’ll start with some background on the country and, with your excitement building, we’ll finish with programs through which you can teach, study, or volunteer on the beautiful island of Taiwan! Read More..

Top 5 Cheapest Countries to Live In
Thu, 08/05/2010
In the west, we’ve gotten used to over-paying for things: expensive housing, rip-off gas prices, beers that cost as much as your pay check, the list goes on.. Thankfully, there are plenty of countries where your money goes much further. They all share common characteristics: cheap accommodation, lots of activities to keep you occupied, and tropical climates that make food bountiful. Read More..

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