Tannis Hett

Tannis Hett

Event & Partnerships Manager
Two years at Atlantic College in Wales, followed by a gap year, ignited Tannis' passion for international learning and experience. After obtaining degrees abroad from Cambridge University and the University of Chicago, Tannis worked in eight different countries as a consultant in the areas of international development, tourism and the environment for government, non-profit and NGO/INGO clients.

Tannis co-founded Verge Magazine and the Go Global Expo in 2002. She has managed most areas of the organization, and her work has taken her to all seven continents. Tannis is constantly impressed and inspired by the global community of travellers and learners who work towards making the world a better place, and is always honoured when they choose Verge to be part of their community.

Saturday, 25 January 2020 04:22

Work-Travel Opportunities in China

How to get a free and funded place on a work-travel project in China and earn a funded TEFL.  Many organisations charge high fees to students and travellers to join work-travel and summer camp opportunities abroad. Gotoco is trying to revolutionise the industry and offer projects for free, with funding, and support on further external funding. In this seminar, we will look at the options for funded programs and how to secure your place today.

Have you ever thought “Do I really need health insurance for my global travels or while I work abroad? – nothing ever happens to me!” Well, we are finally revealing real life cases we’ve encountered over the years. Experiences you never knew were possible even on a quick weekend vacation or while working abroad – are you able to handle this travel roller coaster we’re about to take you on?

Doing an internship or volunteering abroad means immersing yourself in a new culture, collaborating on a local project, developing new professional and personal skills, and learning. But before leaving to support an organization in a "Southern" country, what questions can we ask? What is your daily life overseas? And when you return, how can you act as a citizen of the world? Meet people returning from 2- and 6-month international cooperation internships (in Senegal and Nicaragua) and de-mystify these questions that arise from international experiences.

Why should you consider France if you plan on pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD abroad? In this seminar, we will review the different assets of French universities in terms educational quality, variety of programs and, above all, financial accessibility. We will also examine French government financial aid for international students and the appealing French student life, at the heart of Europe.

Saturday, 25 January 2020 03:59

Live, Study, and Work in Japan

Find out about how you can fulfill your dream to live in Japan. The Go! Go! Nihon team will explain the many options available to you to Live, Study and Work in Japan, with helpful information on visas, accommodation and more. There will be a 20-minute presentation with real life examples from our team plus a Q&A after to answer your questions.

Join the Ontario Council for Education’s Human Library to gain knowledge and career advice from a diversity of sector practitioners. Explore a range of opportunities in International Cooperation/Sustainable Development. You will have the opportunity to engage with communications experts, storytellers, policy strategists, monitoring and evaluation specialists and fundraisers. Find career advice, ways to get involved, and much more!

Are you considering or committed to taking a gap year or career break? Come join Michelle Dittmer of the Canadian Gap Year Association for a workshop that will help you to get the most out of your year. You will leave with tips and tools for designing, budgeting, evaluating programs and opportunities and planning for re-entry after your time away. This is a hands on workshop so bring a pen and all of your ideas!

Rooted in their lived experiences, panelists will share tips and tricks to navigating reverse culture shock and how to boost your career planning with your international experience.  Whether you have returned from abroad—or are planning on going overseas—this session is not to be missed! Brought to you by the Ontario Council fo International Cooperation (OCIC).

Saturday, 25 January 2020 01:59

Work-Travel Opportunities in China

How to get a free and funded place on a work-travel project in China and earn a funded TEFL.  Many organisations charge high fees to students and travellers to join work-travel and summer camp opportunities abroad. Gotoco is trying to revolutionise the industry and offer projects for free, with funding, and support on further external funding. In this seminar, we will look at the options for funded programs and how to secure your place today.

Saturday, 25 January 2020 01:57

Choosing a University in the UK

Study Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science and more, straight after high school. Listen to our seminar on entry requirements, the application process and the new post study visa you can get to work in the UK after your studies. Also get your masters degree in one year.

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