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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With my little brother well on his way to becoming an engineer, I wanted to help him out and show him its possible to grow your career through travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

He should not deprive himself of travel because he is an engineer. And so shouldn’t you. If you feel the drive to discover the world, then do so! The world is limitless in possibilities and pleasures. You can travel as an engineer, practice, and explore\u00a0new environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to begin, reading this piece is a good start. This is a product of intense research to offer you the best options. Read and choose what works best for you! If you know of other ways to grow your engineering career through travel please contact me or leave a comment to help others who have the same dream.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Peace Corps & USAID<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These two are only available for US Citizens, so if you are not a citizen feel free to jump to the next section! <\/em><\/p>\n

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Peace Corps<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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If you want to leave the country, the Peace Corps is a good option. It is a United States Government program. It aims to help you understand American culture and the cultures of other societies. If you care about social development, this is a good one.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an engineer, you will be involved in solving social problems. Consider it as giving back to society. Members of the Peace Corps are found in Mexico, Haiti, Honduras, Costa Rica and many other countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

To be selected, you have to be at least 18 years at the time of application. You will also be interviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that this is only for American Citizens. To find out more, you can either read up on Wikipedia<\/a> or visit the Peace Corps Site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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USAID<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The USAID provides an opportunity to meet people\u2019s needs. You will be working to provide relief in places hit by disaster. If you want to help those in need, this is a good way to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will be assigned to places that need urgent help. You get to ease their strains of living as you travel around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a very good option for engineers with long breaks. You can sign up for a short period and help put a smile on someone\u2019s face, all the while keeping your CV in check before coming back to the workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a great opportunity to travel around the world and use your skills to make our world a better place. You will come back with a better understanding of world cultures, a new set of skills that can make you stand out from other engineers\u2026 and amazing stories!<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you interested? Read <\/span>more about the USAID here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cruise (or Cargo) Ship Engineering Jobs<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cruise ships and cargo ships always need engineers. These jobs pay well and allow you travel without having to spend on accommodation. This could be a great option for recent graduate or young professionals that haven’t started a family yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are interested in working on a cruise ship, this book is a must\u00a0this book is a must<\/a>. For less than $30 you will learn the ins and outs of how this industry works, and get all the professional advice you need to get jobs more quickly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1493633025111{margin-left: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]

Best Volunteer Abroad Websites<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tour as a freelancer” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Want to work as an engineer without geographical boundaries? Then you should consider becoming a freelance engineer. The concept is simple. You pick up orders for your services from engineering companies throughout the world. This is easier for software engineers, but there are ways to make it happen for many types of engineers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]
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Here is a list of the best freelance websites for engineers<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]This works especially well if you want to be your own boss. You choose your work time frame and the jobs you are interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n

One major advantage is gaining a varied working experience. You will work with different individuals with different cultures. It is sure to be a colourful experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, you will need to make yourself visible. You can use social media to advertise yourself as a freelance engineer. You can also follow major engineering firms to see what jobs are available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning additional languages can be a great advantage. There are many apps that exist to learn languages for free (or at a very small cost) <\/span>which you can find here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another great app you can use is Fluent In 3 Months<\/a>. It’s a great program that helps you become conversational in most languages in 3 months.<\/p>\n

There are different areas of engineering to choose from<\/a>. Take your pick and tour the world.<\/p>\n

For more details you can also check out the travelling engineer\u2019s survival guide.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]You feel like taking a break and going back to school? That\u2019s one of the best ways to live abroad and grow your career. By basing yourself out of a major city, at first every day will be like you are traveling, and after a while you can go travel on weekends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who knows, you might fall in love with the new environment and decide to live there.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of study grants available to engineering students. You can also apply for international scholarships too. If you work for a firm, you can apply for a sponsored study in another country (this is subject to the policy of your company).<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is an updated list of available study grants for engineers per country.<\/b> Feel free to bookmark this page and come back for grants research.<\/b> If I haven\u2019t gotten to your country yet, I recommend you invest a few hours of research on Google as I guarantee you will find study grants that apply to you. You should also check your university\u2019s scholarship programs!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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<\/i>Scholarship Portal With Every Region & Country<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]For English Canadians<\/strong> \u2013 There are so many grants available throughout the country it\u2019s insane. Here are a few resources to get you started. There are so many more available if you do your own research specific to your circumstances.<\/p>\n