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International Volunteer Opportunities for Students
**Applications are now open for end-of-year placements (departing Nov & Jan 2011/12) **
What is the UniBreak Program?
The UniBreak Program is ideal for students who want to make the most of their Uni holiday time and
gain valuable personal and professional life experience. UniBreak Placements aim to help students
gain practical experience in their chosen field of study and to immerse themselves in another culture
by living and working in a developing country. It is also a chance for them to make a contribution to
sustainable development and experience life in a culture and environment very different to their own.
- 4 week placements (longer if desired)
- Placements are available in countries such as the Maldives, Mauritius, Borneo, Cambodia,
- Vietnam, India, Nepal, Ghana, Kenya, Peru and China
- Students can participate in a community development project in the fields of:
Teaching, Sports Coaching, Health Work, Social Work, Construction and Environmental - Conservation
- Students travel with a group of other university students from around Australia and New Zealand
Why Antipodeans Abroad?
Antipodeans Abroad is an Australian owned Sydney based educational and volunteer travel company. We specialise in creating high quality experiential learning placements for school and university students in developing countries. Programs are structured, well-supportive, provide comprehensive risk management and offer unique learning opportunities for students in a global context.
• Over 13 years experience working with students in developing countries
• Australian based head office
• Pre-departure preparation and training
• Extensive risk management experience and practice
• Volunteers ALWAYS travel in small groups of students from across Australia
• Managed placements in-country in conjunction with local In-country Agents
• 24-hour support & back up
• 24-hour medical consultant at Travellers Medical and Vaccination Clinic
• Partnership with Student Flights to ensure students are on same flights
• Premium travel insurance
What is the next step in applying for the placement?
Interested students should read through the attached Information Brief and find out more about each placement, then follow the steps below to apply.
Step 1. UniBreak Program Information Night
Antipodeans Abroad hold UniBreak Information Nights each month for
interested students. UniBreak Information Nights are a great way for students
to find out more information and ask any questions they may have about the placements.
I would greatly appreciate your assistance in informing students of this opportunity.
Upcoming Information Night in Sydney
Tuesday 28 June
Suite 303a/282 Victoria Ave
Chatswood
** Please Register Online at http://www.antipodeans.com.au/info-nights.htm
Step 2. Online Application
Applying for a place in the program is easy, simply fill in the Online Application Form at this link
We will then review your application and be in contact with you shortly afterwards. If accepted, you will then need to return your booking form and deposit in order to secure your place on the UniBreak program.
UniBreak Video!
Check out some previous students on the ground in our UniBreak video “Your World.” Go to this link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8e2VJNex_g
Student Experience
“With all the opportunities that I have in a Western country, I think I am one of the luckiest people alive.
Saying that, I have so much to offer, so being part of a team that aimed to deliver basic health education
to families in dire need, was a good place to start. The best part of working with Antipodeans Abroad was
seeing the joy that simple measures, such as soap, can bring to people’s lives. You are humbled beyond
belief when you realise what these people survive on, like the mothers who look after 7 children with no
income, they are the real heroines. – Alice Manchon, University of Queensland, Four week Health placement
“My experience on placement has reinforced that I am in the right career; following my passion. Having the chance to work in a Special Education school in Thailand has made me recognise the pros and cons of working in that stream of education. I was involved in teaching 5 days a week. I think the workload was perfect. I think it is fantastic that Antipodeans Abroad organises the work prior to arriving to ensure time is not wasted.” - Carly, UniBreak Student, RMIT University Melbourne, Primary Education Placement, Thailand
“I chose a UniBreak placement to experience the true lives of people in developing countries and understand the problems they face every day. And consequently, to help think of ideas and fix those problems. I assisted in a day care centre for one week and then taught English and maths at a school for the remaining weeks. I also ran the resource centre before and after school to supplement the children’s learning. The workplace was somewhat inadequate in terms of resources and support, but I used my initiative and managed quite well.”
- James, Development Placement UniBreak Student, UNSW, Nepal
Contact: georgia@antipodeans.com.au should you need further information.
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