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News Archive September 2010

Traffic in China increases before Moon Festival

The roads in China are blocked with traffic ahead of the Moon Festival.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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Long-term unemployment rises in Ireland

The number of people who have been unemployed for over a year in Ireland has increased.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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Singapore has a ‘lot to offer’ people who wish to teach English abroad

Singapore has a lot of sights, sounds and attractions to offer those who wish to visit.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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Failing to get travel insurance before moving abroad can have serious consequences

Failing to take out travel insurance before going abroad can cost a person lots of money.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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Some employers may use the recession as an excuse to curb wage increases

Some firms may use the recession and upcoming spending cuts as a reason not to increase wages.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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A-level grades ‘do nothing to differentiate between students’

Students should consider ways other than academic grades to stand out from the competition.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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70 million children missing out on school

A new report has highlighted some of the countries where children are most in need of education.

Category: Africa
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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Living abroad could expand people’s culinary horizons

The mediocre state of many students' diets could be improved by spending time abroad.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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England’s exam system ‘almost corrupt’

The former director of the QCA has lambasted the state of education in England.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 21 Sep 2010

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Travelling abroad ‘can enhance a person’s CV’

Gap year travel can boost a CV, no matter how old you may be.

Category: General Travel
Posted 20 Sep 2010

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