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 things like 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.

 

The Weekly Question – how do you feel about safety and security on placement?

by Joe Jamieson

Very often students and their parents (ok, more often the parents!) contact us with concerns about safety and security in the countries we work in. We know that venturing to lands unknown can be daunting and often you just don’t know what to expect. That’s why we’re here to give you all the info, advice and guidance you need before you set off and while you’re away!

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Ghana …. what’s on during your elective

by Joe Jamieson

Work the World investigate what will be taking place during your elective in Ghana. Unlike our other destinations, most of Ghana is open for business all year round. The main sights are largely unaffected by weather, and although there are seasonal rains, it is generally hot all year round.

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