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Google Summer of Code

Google Summer of Code 2020: Online Competition

Spend your summer break writing code and learning about open source development while earning a stipend. The deadline is on 31 March 2020.

The European Solidarity Corps

There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteer programs for young adults to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we will talk about the European Solidarity Corps, an initiative aimed at building social inclusivity and opportunities across the continent.
Working in the hostel

Everything I Learned Working in a Hostel

This is a personal story about people and about what I learned during my work in a hostel. Although I only worked there for seven months, this experience helped me to develop my social and communication skills, especially not to have prejudices because everything may be considered, but nothing must be judged.
Peace First Rapid Response Grants to Address COVID-19

Peace First Rapid Response Grants to Address COVID-19

Peace First is launching a rapid response grant process to help young people around the world lead projects that address community impacts of COVID-19, from providing meals to elderly neighbors to launching digital mental health campaigns to support youth feeling isolated.

Five Reasons to Freelance While You Are Still a Student

Freelancing is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have while making a living. For me, freelancing changed my life, and I highly recommend it to anyone. I will tell you in more detail why it was the best idea to do it when I was a student!
2020 Training the Female Sport

2020 Training the Female Sport for All Leaders of Tomorrow Mentorship Programme

Training the Female Sport for All Leaders of Tomorrow is a fully-funded mentorship programme co-founded by the European Commission. The organizers are looking for 20 mentees to lead the Global Sport got All Movement. The deadline is on 31 March 2020.

How to Become a Digital Nomad

As a freelancer, I can say with my hand on my heart that my biggest dream is to become a digital nomad. I guess this idea has crossed every freelancer’s mind at least once in his life. It’s inevitable when we see so much information, including photos from influencers, travel bloggers, and freelancers from all over the world. Instagram is filled with them, but we don’t mind. Their relaxing sceneries make us dream even a little more.

10 Do-Gooder Apps That Help You Give Back

You don’t need to have a lot of free time or money to make a difference. The following apps help you to give back without changing your daily routine. Donate to a good cause by tracking your exercise, eating, sleeping, taking a break from your phone, doing surveys while taking a bathroom break, taking photos or watching meaningful videos in addition to your favorite YouTube channels. Doing good feels good, and you can begin today!
Apply for the Young Health Programme Scholarship 

Young Health Programme Scholarship to Attend The One Young World 2020 in Munich

Another scholarship opportunity to attend massive One Young World Summit this autumn in Munich! The deadline is on 27 March 2020.

Teaching English Abroad: TEFL vs CELTA

More and more English-speaking young people are traveling the world teaching English. With a variety of English teaching qualifications, it can get a bit overwhelming to decide which certification to choose and to study with. In this article, we are going to cover the two main qualifications, TEFL and CELTA, and see which one will be a better fit for you as an English teacher.

5 Ideas for Students to Earn Money

Student life is tricky. Everybody knows how difficult it is to be a student. Those long, tedious hours at University and you have no money in your pockets. Your parents may give you something per week, but it’s not enough. Maybe this is why so many places offer 50% discounts to students. They all know this is the only way they can get students to buy things that otherwise would not be accessible for them. Although this period is tough, students aren’t lost. Here are five ideas for students to make some bucks in their free time.
#TMB: Talent Meets Bertelsmann 2020 International Networking Event in Berlin

#TMB: Talent Meets Bertelsmann 2020 International Networking Event in Berlin

Talents with entrepreneurial, innovative mindsets are encouraged to participate in Talent Meets Bertelsmann 2020, an international networking event which will take place from June 29 to July 1, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.
Youth International Summer School 2020.

#YTSummer in Reykjavik: Call for Participants!

Youth Time International Movement officially opens the Application Call for Participants for its International Youth Summer School 2020 in Reykjavik, Iceland from June 25th-30th 2020. The deadline to apply is on May 30th 2020.
A Calling for Young Innovators to Enter Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 13

A Calling for Young Innovators to Enter Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 13

A unique opportunity for youth interested in sustainable practices and agriculture. Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 13 opens a call for young innovators to pitch their solutions to climate change issues. The winning project receives a US$50,000 grant. The deadline is on 20 March 2020.

Free TEFL Courses to Complete Online

If you are considering teaching English abroad, the thought of getting a teaching certification has probably crossed your mind. A TEFL Certificate is one of the most widely accepted qualifications, and it will give you a green light to teaching around the world. To get a better understanding of the techniques and concepts one uses with English language learners, here are four TEFL courses which are free and can be completed online.
Thomson Foundation Mobile Journalism Competition

Thomson Foundation Mobile Journalism Competition

Thomson Foundation Mobile Journalism Competition offers aspiring journalists a unique chance of developing video production and storytelling skills. Participants should complete online courses on mobile journalism and make a film entirely on a smartphone. Each participant who completes the program is issued with a certificate of achievement and the winner goes to the covered trip to Mojofest in London between 13-14 May 2020. The deadline to enroll is on 15 March 2020. 
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YTSummer in Reykjavik: Call For Journalists and Young Media Enthusiasts

The Youth Time International Movement is officially inviting journalists and young media enthusiasts to apply for the Youth International Summer School, which will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland from the 25th to the 30th of June, 2020. Deadline to apply is March 10th.
Scholarships 2020.

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2020

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is pleased to issue the 2020 Call under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme. Under the initiative 60 scholarships will be provided for one year study at Bachelor, Master or PhD levels to successful candidates who have an offer of a place at an eligible Irish higher education institution. The deadline is on 27 March 2020.

CREATE Program in Data Analytics and Visualization in Canada

The multi-institutional, interdisciplinary CREATE Program in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) at York University in Toronto offers a paid undergraduate summer school on big data science. The Summer School dates are May 19-22, 2020. The program covers transportation costs up to $1,300 CAD, and provides on-campus accommodations and meals. The deadline is on 9 March 2020.

From Fear to Joy of Missing Out: FoMo VS YoMo

Fear of Missing Out, for which social media is colossally responsible, is widely defined as a constant desire to stay connected to what others are doing online. This widely shared need to stay connected, and the fear that others are having more interesting and rewarding lives, is among the biggest causes of social media addiction, a study suggests.

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Social media (un)safety

Social media has become an irreplaceable part of our lives for more than a decade. In the meantime, they have gained a huge number of fans and just as many opponents.

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Social Media is now our main source of information. We scroll day by day, infinitely and thirsty for new ways of information. And of course the people behind the social media networks do serve us good, updating their services constantly so that our thirst never gets fed. So what will be new for Social Media Marketing, specifically in 2021?

Free Online Courses – Food as Medicine

Health around the world has been put under the microscope this year, but there are still free and great methods through food. Here are two of the best courses to introduce you to food as medicine.

Generation Climate Europe: Representing 20 Million Young Europeans and Tackling Climate...

An organisation looking to shape the future, we spoke to Generation Climate Europe about how they are tackling issues to support young people.

Seven Must-Have Skills to Succeed as a Social Media Manager

It’s needless to emphasise the role of social media in modern times. We are all aware of its importance for our lives, daily routines and even our choices and behaviors. Given this importance, no wonder people are trying to get a career out of social media knowledge. But what is it that you need in order to succeed?