Going Abroad
Prepare for your big trip with resources on student exchanges, travel planning, and staying safe. Learn what to expect and how to make the most of your journey.
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Transparent Language
Transparent Language helps you pick up new languages with quick, practical lessons you can use anytime, anywhere. Available on iOS, Android, or Web. Just log in with your VPL Library Card.
AFS Intercultural Programs
http://www.afs.org/AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
ASSE
http://www.asse.com/ASSE-International Student Exchange Programs
As one of the oldest and largest international student exchange organizations, ASSE is able to offer the most comprehensive programs with the lowest possible fees.
Destination Canada
https://caen-keepexploring.canada.travel/?sc_url=cadomain6Keep Exploring
Provides travel and tourism information about Canada. Find places to go, things to do, trip ideas, and more.
Go International
http://gointernational.ca/Working Abroad Opportunities
Information about working and volunteering abroad.
Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/exchanges-canada.htmlExchanges Canada
The Exchanges Canada program helps youth to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada, while connecting with other young Canadians. There are two components for youth: Youth Exchanges Canada and Youth Forums Canada
Hosteling International Canada
http://www.hihostels.ca/Hosteling International Canada
Perfect site for youth who want to travel on the cheap. Hostelling International Canada is part of the world's largest hostel network made up of 3,300 hostels in 64 countries.
Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.comLonely Planet
Includes inspiring travel videos, discussion forums, destination ideas and much more.