Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2015

Teach English in Micronesia and Thailand with WorldTeach!







Go on an adventure and teach abroad!



WorldTeach Micronesia: Teach English, math or science in secondary schools for an academic year. Program is subsidized by the Chuuk, Kosrae and Pohnpei Ministries of Education, a fully funded program, which covers the volunteer support items below. Program departs late August 2015, returns June 2016.
WorldTeach Thailand: Teach English in elementary and high schools in northeastern Nakhon Phanom Province. Live in teacher housing or with a host family. Program is subsidized by Partner Schools, leaving a marginal cost for volunteers of $1500 total.  Program departs in early October 2015 and returns in June 2016.
Micronesia and Thailand volunteers receive:
  • Housing (teacher apartment or host family)
  • Monthly stipend of US $300
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Health & emergency evacuation insurance
  • Month long in-country orientation focused on teacher training, language and cultural immersion, health and safety briefing
  • Mid-Service Training Conference, and End of Service Conference
  • Meals and housing during orientation and conferences
  • Transportation between training and placement sites
  • Support from full time, in-country Field Director
  • Professional development through Teacher Quality Program, including mentorship by remote Teacher Quality Coordinator
To learn more:
Micronesia
Qualifications: Applicants must be native English speakers, of any nationality, and be between the ages of 21-73. A Bachelor's degree is required at the time of departure for yearlong programs. No teaching experience is necessary. An interest in teaching, international development and intercultural exchange are attributes of a strong candidate.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis until August 1st. Year program applications require a resume, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, a university transcript, and an interview. Start your application on our website, or email admissions@worldteach.org.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Wallenberg Summer Travel Awards 2015



“This trip altered my career plans to focus on global health. I didn’t have the confidence to pursue global health before, but now I have the understanding, business and educational background that gave me the tools I need.”

Randy’s research developed tools to allow better treatment for adolescent girls in HIV ravaged areas of South Africa as a Wallenberg Summer Travel Award recipient. What will you do?

Learn and apply: https://mcompass.umich.edu/?go=wallenberg

Applications due February 16, 2015

Monday, January 5, 2015

We're open!



The Education Abroad Office is officially up and running again for the semester! 

Stop by the Office and talk to us about how you can travel abroad in 2015!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Spending the holiday abroad? What are you eating?




Are you having your holiday feast abroad this year? Check out this compilation of holiday dinners eaten around the world! #MGoAbroad

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

NOW ACCEPTING: Wallenberg Summer Travel Award applications!





NOW ACCEPTING: Wallenberg Summer Travel Award applications!

“I went in thinking this is just a summer project, but I saw the effect the project had on the participants and their interest in continuing to work together after the summer ended. I realized this summer was just the first step. Now I want to continue here and add programs in Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine. This is something I’d like to continue for the rest of my life.”

Nour created a program to build connections among isolated and vulnerable Syrian refugees in Turkey who have experienced violence and loss as a Wallenberg Summer Travel Award recipient. What will you do?

Learn and apply: bit.ly/1wyqf3I

Applications due February 16, 2015

Monday, December 8, 2014

52 Places to Go in 2014!

Table Mountain and Cape Town. Samantha Reinders for The New York Times


52 Places to Go in 2014


Need something to take your mind off of finals for a few minutes? Check out these must see places of 2014! ‪#‎MGoAbroad‬

Friday, November 14, 2014

Teaching English as a Second Language: ELI 391/591

Interested in Teaching English as a Second Language?

Get your training done right here at the University of Michigan!

Register for this Winter Semester course:

Fundamentals in Teaching English as a Second Language Internationally