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Top 5 Things To Do:
Belfast, Northern Ireland
1. Experience Titanic history.
Titanic is Belfast's world-famous creation, and the city has found many ways to commemorate it. Visit the Titanic Dock and Pump House where the ship was built and docked for its voyage. At the site of the shipyard, the new Titanic Belfast Museum is also opening to commemorate its legacy.
2. Take in views from Belfast Castle.
The original was built in the late 12th century. Sitting 400 feet above sea level, Belfast Castle boasts an amazing view of Belfast Lough and the city itself.
3. Visit Stormont.
This baronial mansion serves as the main meeting site for the Northern Ireland Executive. The public is allowed to explore
the grounds of Stormont, and it's well-worth the walk!
4. Marvel in St. Anne's Cathedral.
Its first foundation stone was laid in 1899, but St. Anne's has gone through many changes as it was built, demolished, and re-built throughout the early 1900's. Also known as Belfast Cathedral, it serves as a focal point in the city's Cathedral Quarter.
5. Explore the area!
Day trips from Belfast are plentiful- within just an hour of the city, there are sites such as the Giant's Causeway, the Mountains of Mourne, Northern Ireland's famous old golf courses, and picturesque villages! There really is something for everyone in Belfast.
Learn more about World Endeavors'
Study in Northern Ireland program, which offers a huge number of courses to choose from.
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Featured Alumni Profile:
Megan, Volunteer in Ecuador
Megan volunteered in Ecuador with World Endeavors at a non-profit organization for girls.
"I had originally planned to pursue a master's degree in archaeology; however, my six weeks in Ecuador have prompted me to consider a career in the fields of human rights and/or environmental policy. If you desire to make a positive impact on society and are willing to better yourself in the process then this is the program for you," said Megan.
Read the full interview with Megan and find out more about Volunteering in Ecuador.
Also, be sure to also check out more World Endeavors alumni stories!
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"I realize that I am capable of handling much more than I originally thought. This experience has given me more confidence in myself and what I can accomplish." |
- Jackie, Study in Italy
| "No questions asked one one of the greatest experiences I have had. The communication between WE and myself were amazing, and WE seemed to genuinely care about you and your experience." |
- Roland, Intern in Chile
"I enjoyed my overall experience, from working with the girls at the orphanage to the traveling privileges on the weekends. That was incredibly enjoyable because it gave me the opportunity to see and experience the more rounded culture of Ecuador."
-Mackenzie, Volunteer in Ecuador
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Still accepting applications for Summer 2012 study, intern, and volunteer programs!
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Highlighting a World Endeavors program abroad on your resume
Going abroad is a fantastic way to boost your resume and overall marketability. In today's world, prospective employers will be looking for candidates who have experience in their field, and will usually give preference to those with international experience!
Whether you've done a study, intern, or volunteer program abroad, it will make you stand out from the rest as someone who is independent, confident, and can offer a wide variety of experience and skills.
To show organizations what you've learned while abroad, here are some helpful hints for your resume:
- List your experience abroad in your "Education" section.
- Add an "International Experience" section to your resume. Under this, you could ellaborate on the skills you learned and any professional development you gained.
- Illustrate the amount of travelling you were able to do
- Foreign language skills are such an asset to employers, so be sure to highlight them!
- Be sure to add any supervisors/teachers you had to your personal reference list.
Learn more about World Endeavors' Study, Intern, and Volunteer programs abroad, and contact us today!
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Featured Video:
Volunteer in Nepal
Hear Jenny, a World Endeavors program alum, talk about her life-changing experiences she had while
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Featured WE Staff Member:
Kjerstin Olson
Project Assistant
Originally from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, Kjerstin studied Scandinavian Studies and German at Concordia College ("Go Cobbers!", she adds).
She has had multiple education abroad experiences- Kjerstin was a foreign exchange student in Germany in high school, and during college she studied abroad in Norway on two separate occasions and also got to do some great traveling.
Kjerstin is passionate about international
travel and exchange, and is an integral member of our team here. She says, "Immersing yourself in other cultures and stepping out of your comfort zone is so imperative. It's exciting to be working at a company with such great values and with an awesome, close-knit team of people with the same enthusiam for international experiences as I have."
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