Short-term global opportunities

Want to challenge yourself in a new environment, are curious about different cultures, customs, and communities and cannot commit to spending a longer period of time abroad?

A short-term global opportunity may be the best option for you.

Summer schools

Gain a taste of studying in another country during your summer break and the opportunity to take courses in something new. Meet people from around the world and go on cultural trips.

Sogang University - South Korea 

Study a range of courses including Korean Language, Korean Society, Korean History and K-Pop Studies in Seoul. Meet students from around the world and explore South Korea. 

Sogang University is running an International Summer Program from 27th June – 24th Jul, you can find more information on their website. 

How do I apply?

We have six places available; places will be allocated based on personal statement scores, and priority will be given to students who are classed as disadvantaged participants. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 16th January, please make your application using our Microsoft Form.

What are the costs and funding?

The summer school is roughly £2,400 including course fees, accommodation and trips. 

Turing funding is available to help with costs, including flights for disadvantaged participants. 

Please contact our Study Abroad team for further information on Turing funding or if you have any questions. 

Volunteering

Immerse yourself in diverse cultures, contribute meaningfully to communities in need, and develop invaluable skills for your personal and professional growth. Whether it's educational projects or community development initiatives,  our volunteering opportunities empower students to make a positive impact while gaining hands-on experience in their field of study.

Find out more information about our volunteering opportunities below.

Alphard Educational - Romania

Typically 3-12 weeks long, Alphard Educational provides you with an opportunity to gain teaching experience, improve management skills and enhance life skills through volunteering, living with international students and attending social and cultural events and activities.

The work involves teaching English to children aged between 6 to 18 years old who cannot afford trips abroad, so you'll bring the “abroad” to them. You will be the tutor, trainer or teacher and will run fun English classes for children and teens, through games, sports, art, and journalism according to students' age.

All the support, training and materials are provided for you and you will always have one or two Romanian assistants ready to help.

How do I apply?

Complete the Application Form on the Alphard Educational website and email a copy of your passport to andreeasclub@yahoo.com 

What are the costs and funding?

During the trip, you will need minimal spending money.

Alphard offers plane tickets from most European capitals, transfers to and from Bucharest and the camp, three meals a day, accommodation with the other students involved in the program, trips, free training for the placement, and support during all the activities held in the camp along with a lot of fun.

For more information visit the Alphard Educational website.

HQ Travel Group

Volunteer with International Volunteer HQ in 50 countries experience transformative, life-enriching travel experiences that allow volunteers to support impactful initiatives around the world and make a difference in the local communities they serve.

Pursue your dream career through impactful international work experiences in one of 26 countries with Intern Abroad HQ.

What are the costs and funding?

The project costs from £485 for volunteering and £1,930 for internships. Turing funding is available for two-week projects, please read the Turing Scheme section of our fees and funding page for more information.

How to apply

Applications should be made via the relevant website.

For volunteering, please use this link: https://www.volunteerhq.org/gb/

For internships, please use this link: https://www.internhq.com/

Think Pacific - Bali and Fiji

Join a team, live at the heart of a traditional village and work on projects that will leave a lasting impact on your future.

Challenge yourself with a team of like-minded students, whilst gaining extraordinary international experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution to initiatives that are achieving ground-breaking results through inspiring partnerships.

Projects you can get involved with include:

• community building
• youth empowerment
• mental health projects
• sports development

What are the costs and funding?

The project costs from £1,400. Turing funding is available for two-week projects, please read the Turing Scheme section of our fees and funding page for more information.

How to apply

Applications can be made via the Think Pacific website.

How to find out more

Attend one of Think Pacific’s discovery sessions.

Travelteer – Morocco, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam

Travelteer brings an innovative concept that is at the forefront of responsible travel and ethical volunteering. Going beyond the ordinary, Travelteer offer students the chance to make a real impact while gaining invaluable, course-related experience in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Morocco, and Nepal. Whether it’s building your skills, boosting your employability, or embarking on an unforgettable adventure, Travelteer's got you covered!

What are the costs and funding?

The project costs from £448. Turing funding is available for two-week projects, please read the Turing Scheme section of our fees and funding page for more information.

How to apply

Applications should be made via the Travelteer website

How to find out more

For more information visit the Travelteer website.

Vocational Impact

Vocational Impact's goal as a charity is clear: connect skilled volunteers to the projects where they’re needed. Specialising in providing transformative, skills-based global experiences for students in psychology, criminology and law. Their programmes seamlessly combine international travel with practical, real-world work experience, making a meaningful difference for students and the communities they serve.

What are the costs and funding?

The project costs from £350. Turing funding is available for two-week projects, please read the Turing Scheme section of our fees and funding page for more information.

How to find out more and apply

For more information or to apply, please visit the Vocational Impact website.