Participants live with local families while completing volunteer duties in the host community. Volunteers may work in social or health services, environmental, education or information technology fields. CWY participants must meet selection criteria and raise funds for the duration of the exchange, which usually lasts six months or more. The Co-op Japan Program is open to undergraduates or recent graduates of science and engineering programs. Students gain international work experience and participate in an intensive language training program.
Students pay a placement fee and are responsible for their travelling expenses.
The International Youth Experience provides a cultural exchange opportunity for Canadian students. Students gain new cultural experiences while working in either Finland or Switzerland. Transitions Abroad Transitions Abroad provides a collection of resources for the independent traveller. Languages PLUS Languages PLUS, or Sprachcaffe, offers language instruction in seven different countries in fourteen locations. Language PLUS is an internationally recognized institution that provides quality instruction to more than 17,000 students annually.