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February 6, 2012

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Travel & Exchange Programs

Exchanges Canada

Youth Forums, School and group exchanges, employment exchanges and other Canada and beyond opportunities.  GREAT SITE!

International Cultural Youth Exchange

Is an international non-profit youth exchange organization promoting youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service.  They organize long and short-term exchanges combining home stays with voluntary service in more than 34 countries around the world.  Also offer environmental opportunities.

Student Work Abroad Program (SWAP)

This is a program of the Canadian Federation of Students which is administered through the Federation’s travel company, Travel CUTS/Voyages Campus.  Each year, they assist 2,000 young people to work and travel in countries around the world. See your guidance counsellor for more information or go to www.swap.ca.

Registration with SWAP includes:
-       legal documentation required to work abroad
-       income tax exemption or partial refund status for most programs
-       an acceptance package including visa applications, step-by-step instructions, and travel tips
-       and much  more

Rotary Short and Long Term Exchange

The rotary exchanges have a great reputation and a long history in providing meaningful and educational exchanges for students.  They offer two programs.  The first being a three to four week reciprocal exchange and the second being a full academic year exchange to a variety of countries.  For more information talk to your guidance/career counsellor and/or contact your local rotary club.

AIDE Reinvent Yourself

Build your international resumé by working, interning, volunteering or teaching overseas.

Rotary  - Student and Youth Section

Model United Nations
Adventure in Citizenship
Adventure in Energy
Adventure in Industry
Short and Long Term Exchanges (see above)

EF Tours and Exchanges

International travel for teachers and students.  They offer over 300 tours that you can choose from.  A large number of schools have participated in this program and it is well known.