Tag Archives: South Africa

Jun 2nd, 2009

Updated Statistics: Volunteering in the USA and Abroad

A couple weeks ago, I (Sarah Van Auken) wrote two blog entries regarding domestic and international volunteering statistics. Over the past two days, I combed through my list of programs, originally set at 600 even, and whittled it down by 151 — I deleted those programs I viewed as “placement” groups, or “repeaters.” This means [...]

May 25th, 2009

UK regulations don’t hinder international youth employment options

For many young South Africans, the completion of Matric or a bachelor’s degree is celebrated by a gap year in which international travel is combined with employment on a working holiday. But with changes in the legislation which determines where and how young professionals can gain on the job experience while travelling the world, those [...]

May 25th, 2009

Crisis stricken world universities offer incentives for Turkish applicants

International universities that have experienced a decrease in the applications due to the global financial crisis have started campaigns to attract Turkish students. International universities that have experienced a decrease in the size of their student body due to the ongoing global financial crisis have carried out various campaigns to attract Turkish applicants, according to [...]