This year the TIF will showcase study, work and volunteer abroad exhibitors as well as consulates. International exchange students will also be present to represent their home universities and share the experiences of their countries and schools with SFU students.
Travel CUTS is a travel agency specializing in student and budget travel. We will be promoting our educational travel products such as SWAP (Student Work Abroad Program), Language Learning Abroad, and Volunteer Abroad. We are also there to help students and budget travellers plan their round the world tickets for gap years, as well as short leisure vacations.
AIESEC SFU is a local Chapter of AIESEC Canada at Simon Fraser University. AIESEC is the world's largest student-run, not-for-profit organization present in over 106 countries and facilitating over 2000 internships a year. Our whole purpose is to develop the skills and potential and raise globally aware future leaders of tomorrow. This is accomplished through the leadership opportunities within the organization and AIESEC's Global Internship Program. Currently the Program offers four types of internship: Management, Technical, Education, and Developmental.
Physiotherapy, Medicine, Law, Kinesiology, Business, Environmental Science, Psychology and ALL OTHER DEGREE AREAS. AustraLearn is your Canadian application centre for 25 universities in Australia and all 8 universities in New Zealand. Students simply need to contact AustraLearn directly if they are interested in undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in Australia or New Zealand. The services provided by AustraLearn are free for degree seeking students.
CampusFrance, the French government agency for Study Abroad, provides assistance to Canadian students to register in academic or language programs and/or to pursue their studies in France in a variety of fields. For further information visit our website. For Western region of Canada contact Vancouver office at SFU.
E-mail: campusfrance@uniserve.com
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver will provide information on the Swiss post-secondary landscape and its institutions, as well as on the Swiss-Canadian Youth Mobility Program.
CISV is a global community of volunteers, creating opportunities for all ages to experience the excitement and enrichment of cultural diversity through our educational programs. CISV provides a range of unique, education group activities in over 60 countries, which develop cross-cultural understanding in children, youth and adults from around the world. We're seeking Adults (minimum 21 years old) who are interested in being chaperones to international summer camp programs. It's a volunteer position but no cost are incurred by the volunteer. that includes flight, accommodations, meals & any camp related expenses.
Engineers Without Borders was formed in 2000, and has since grown into one of Canada's leading international development organizations. EWB responds to the need of alleviating global poverty by helping people in developing communities gain access to sustainable solutions that will improve their lives. We believe that technology, when appropriately incorporated into each community's social, cultural, economic and political context, can drive extraordinary change. In Canada, 32 university chapters and 6 professional chapters engage Canadians with issues in international development, aiming to make Canada a model global citizen. We also have many incredible opportunities for volunteers in Canada, including public outreach, and school outreach, where we hope to create global citizens by educating people on issues in international development.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Our 14 international offices provide information as well as financial support to over 55,000 highly-qualified students and faculty per year for international research and study. Besides distributing funding for research and study in Germany, DAAD also provides individuals with many internship opportunities ranging in a variety of fields.
Global Agents for Change (Global AFC) acts as a social change catalyst, driving sustainable solutions to global poverty and inspiring youth to create a better world. We develop creative ways for young people to explore issues and take action, while raising funds and awareness for projects addressing global inequity. Current opportunities: - three cycling tours in 2010 to Europe, Mexico and Cambodia generating critical discussion, funds and awareness for global poverty. - fellowship program for volunteers to visit young developing world leaders that we support through scholarships, $20 at a time. - mentorship for young BC social entrepreneurs who have local/global projects capable of meaningful impact.
International Education Programs is a study abroad program open to all college and university students, from incoming freshmen to seniors and graduate students. Affordable and immersive study, volunteer, service-learning and internship programs are offered in over 20 countries and more than 30 diverse locations throughout Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. IEP academic and internship/volunteer programs offer experiences for a wide variety of majors.
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme offers university graduates a one-year opportunity to experience Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher or Coordinator for International Relations through an official government of Japan Programme. Participants gain valuable overseas work experience, in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture and meet participants from around the world, while contributing to language education and international understanding at a local level. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Japan is recruiting candidates from September through November. Final selection of participants is announced in April after application screening and interviews. Participants depart for Japan at the beginning of August 2010.
Projects Abroad sends volunteers abroad to 24 countries to do over 150 different internships and service projects. Since being founded in 1992, we have grown to a team of 350 people around the world that sends 4500 volunteers annually. Volunteers can go at any time, for as long as they wish, choose where they want to go and what they want to do. Our most popular programs include: medical and nursing placements, business and journalism internships, as well as conservation, care and teaching projects. Projects are available in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Togo.
Shipboard education is the unique invention of Semester at Sea. This life-changing study abroad experience allows you to explore the world's most fascinating cultural sites and people while learning in a deeply engaging academic environment. Semester at Sea is a pioneer and leader in global comparative studies - a critical educational component in an increasingly global world. We partner with the University of Virginia, the USA's second highest ranked public university, to select exemplary deans and faculty, create engaging course curricula, and explore the world with a unique, comparative studies focus.
We are the North America Admissions Office of the Swiss Educaiton Group, an alliance of Switzerland's finest Hotel Management Schools. AEG member schools offer Post-graduate program, BA, MA & PhD proram in the field of Hospitality Management, Event Management & Tourism Managment; a 4-6 month piad internship could be included in each year of study.
UNSW is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities, attracting outstanding students from over 165 countries. Campuses are located in Sydney and Canberra. UNSW offers Canadian students an enriching international education experience in Sydney, one of the world's most exciting and desirable cities. The UNSW experience opens doors to a world of opportunities.
Wales International Consortium is an education association formed and owned by all 12 universities in Wales, Great Britain. All our universities will be represented at this event: Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff University, Glyndwr University, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Swansea Metropolitan University, Swansea University, Trinity University College, University of Glamorgan, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, University of Wales Lampeter, and University of Wales Newport. We are all keen to talk to counsellors, parents and students about exchanges, study abroad, bachelors, masters and PhD programmes at and with Welsh universities. Scholarships are available in some cases!
The organizers of Simon Fraser University’s International Opportunities Fair do not pre-screen employers or organizations, nor do they endorse their products or services. Students are advised to research and obtain further information before becoming involved with any external organization.