Get a Competitive Edge That Boosts Your Career
- By Joe Jamieson
- Why Go Overseas?
"It was my time with Work the World that got me this job, it totally prepared me for it."
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Welcome to the Work the World blog — here, you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your overseas healthcare placement. You'll learn about how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas versus staying at home, why a Work the World placement presents such great value and more.
Get stuck in below to find out what your once-in-a-lifetime Work the World trip has in store.
Here's Why Undertaking a Work the World Placement Outside of Term Time Is a Great Idea
- By Carol
- Why Go Overseas?
Have you missed out on your overseas placement due to closed borders ?Don't worry, you can - and should - still travel outside of term time. Here's why...
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The Ultimate Guide to Medical Elective Grants and Bursaries
- By Work the World
- Funding your trip
Many Work the World travellers have managed to raise thousands towards their trips. Some particularly creative students have raised more than the entire cost of their placement. You can, too, with the tips and tricks laid out in this guide.
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Ayurveda – is it an alternative to modern medicine?
- By Joe Jamieson
- Clinical Experience, Travel Experiences
In Asia, Ayurvedic treatment is often used instead of modern medicine. With such strong beliefs in its power on one side of the world, why do Westerners continue to believe it is just a massage treatment? Are we missing something?
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Jana and Her Friend Raised 3/4 of Their Placement Costs — Here's how:
- By Joe Jamieson
- Funding your trip
Concerned about raising money to pay for your placement? Don't be! Read how Jana and her friend raised three-quarters of their placement cost!
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