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Five Reasons To Give Volunteering A Try This Summer
Have you ever wanted to do more than simply hop between monuments? Have you ever felt like you could help a community if only you were given the chance? Well, this opportunity exists, and it is called voluntourism, a concept which unfortunately carries negative connotations and drives some people away. Here are five reasons why you should give voluntourism a chance!
Internship At The UN Institute For Training And Research
The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains an internship/traineeship programme for students/recent graduates interested in gaining professional experience in a multicultural environment and enhancing their understanding of the United Nations system. The internship/traineeship programme is from four to six months long. The duty station is in Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline to apply is July 1st.
Understanding Europe Project Coordinator Wanted
European Youth Parliament Austria is looking for 1-2 new project coordinators for the Understanding Europe project, who would lead the team of trainers, be the main contact persons for the Board of EYP Austria and the Schwarzkopf Foundation and coordinate requests from schools or other institutions. Deadline to apply is June 22nd.
How To Set And Implement Your Personal Goals
Everyone has the potential to obtain a goal-oriented personality. All you need to do is to ask yourself, “what is it that I want, and how can I get it?” Whatever goal you have, I believe you can achieve it as long as you set up a system that prioritizes actions that help you to the finish line. Here are a few steps I came up with that have helped me set and implement my own personal goals.
Five Months Internship In Bolivia With WWF
WWF Bolivia is looking for an intern for its 5-month-long internship program. The purpose of the position is to assist the Communications Coordinator. Young people from all over the world are welcome to apply. Deadline is June 10th.
Constructing Your Own Worldview: Five Philosophers To Read For Inspiration
The world has always been shaped by the ideas of great thinkers and philosophers. By exploring their writings, you can strengthen your critical thinking skills and construct your own perspective of the world. In the end, that is the real purpose of reading philosophical texts: not to discover an ultimate truth (because that does not exist) defined by someone else, but rather to find your own, in the process of understanding and interpreting someone else’s conclusions. You must experience different perspectives in order to create (or redefine) your own! We have reviewed five different writings of this kind for you to explore.
Best Festivals For Young People In June
Month after month, we come back to you with the most interesting and most distinctive festivals around the world. June is not going to be an exception. Get inspired, book your tickets, and get yourself to where things are happening. Given that the five festivals in today's article are going to be held in the second half of June, there will be plenty of time for you to plan your trip.
Young Entrepreneur Marat Shafigullin: “A Lack Of Opportunity Can Become A Very Powerful Impulse...
This startup aims to raise the level of international education in Russia. The Eurasian Research Peace Development Institute has given a chance to more than one hundred youth diplomats from different parts of the country to gain international experience all across Europe. The Youth Time Magazine has interviewed the president of the Institute, Marat Shafigullin.
2-Week Leadership Programme In Spain And Portugal
The nonprofit educational programme Altemus is pleased to announce a call for applications for its 2-week leadership programme. The event will be held in the middle of August in Portugal and Spain. Deadline to apply is June 30th.
Unreal Reality
Andrey Petranin is an illustrator from Moscow who wasn't afraid to turn his childhood dream into reality, and to transform a common hobby into his profession. At the present time his pencil drawings with a humorous undertone are telling us the most incredible stories, depicting unreal creatures and ludicrous situations.
More Than Just School, Israel’s Inspiring Social Venture
Out of 80 students, only five qualified for University, and only four were able to go. Israel Gawiseb was one of the four, but upon reaching the University, he realized that success is much more than just getting good grades. This was when Israel decided to return to his hometown, Khorixas, in Namibia, to start an institute that can change a student’s life.
Unusual Profession – Optometry
Today's unusual profession is optometry – a profession that is sometimes overlooked in favor of better known or higher profile occupations in medicine. Optometrists examine eyes and diagnose diseases of the eye.
Spend A Year In London: Fellowship In The Queen Elizabeth II Academy
The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs offers the opportunity to spend up to 12 months at Chatham House in London, UK. Young and experienced leaders are invited to apply for new fellowships. Deadline is May 31st.
The Amazing Knit World Of Tammy Kanat
When you follow Tammy Kanat Instagram you open the door to a gorgeous and colourful world of arm knit blankets, magnificent rugs, and modern wall hangings. Her woven tapestries are an expression of herself. By combining bright colours, different shapes, and various techniques she creates pieces that represent her love of nature, texture, and design. And during our conversation we learn why her work is such a magnet for so many artists and makers. To begin with, it's just so insanely beautiful!
Blogging Internship With Voices Of Youth
Voices of Youth opens applications for VOY blogging internships. The 3-month internship, starting in June 2016, offers young people an opportunity to develop writing, research and critical thinking skills. Deadline to apply is May 20th.
Join Global Social Media Team Of Red Bull Media House
Red Bull is looking for a passionate intern who loves sports, lifestyle, culture, music and innovation to join company's Global Social Media Team at their headquarters in Wals near Salzburg in July. The internship is paid. The company encourages young people to apply as soon as possible.
Fully Funded Investigative Journalism Conference In Nepal
The Uncovering Asia conference will take place from 23 – 25 September 2016 in Kathmandu, Nepal. For the three-day conference organizers will bring together an extraordinary group of top investigative reporters, data journalists, and media law and security experts from across Asia and around the world. For selected participants the conference is fully funded including airfare. Deadline to apply is May 15.
Spanish Illustrator Gonzalo Muiño: « If It Makes Me Laugh Or Holds My Attention,...
Gonzalo Muiño has his own recognizable and elegant (and not devoid of humor) style in the world of graphic art. Trained as a graphic designer, Gonzalo is currently working at AD Spain and as a free lance illustrator. His clients have included Grazia, Glamour, and Time magazines, Zara, Penguin, and others. His love of fashion and film often finds its way into his illustrations, especially in his portrait series for Icon postcards, which include Coco Chanel, Anna Wintour, and Grace Coddington. During our discussion, we talked about several topics ranging from Karl Lagerfeld to illustrative techniques.
What Does It Feel Like To Be A Mom And A Student?
In this article I would like to share with you my experience of what it feels like to be a mom and a graduate student at the same time. You probably think that now you will have to read the endless complaints of a young mommy…. But, no, I will be merciful and try to avoid this. Instead I would like to focus on the good things I learned in these two years thanks to my current status. Here are the top five skills I have mastered.
Sailing Towards Change
Monde Sitole is an alpinist and sailor from Cape Town, South Africa. His story starts when he got an opportunity via the Cape Wind Jammers Sailing Trust to be among the first Africans to attend school on board a tall ship on a voyage from Cape Town to Bermuda. Currently he is running Educational Strategies Foundation to develop a culture of achievement and excellence.
























