Jeff Minthorn

Jeff Minthorn

Publisher, Editor-in-Chief

A co-founder of Verge Magazine and the Go Global Expo, Jeff is a well-known voice in the area of international working, studying and volunteering and was writing about gap years before the term even appeared the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Having worked, studied and travelled on six continents, Jeff is passionate about the important role international experience plays in developing responsible, caring global citizens. He has spoken to audiences across Canada and the United States on subjects ranging from how to plan an international volunteer experience, to developing effective media skills and literacy.
 
Jeff holds two degrees from the University of Waterloo. Before co-founding Verge, he spent 10 years in the field of experiential education, including several years training experiential educators. Through Verge and the Go Global Expos, Jeff has been helping to connect international organizations and global citizens for nearly two decades.

Monday, 29 June 2009 20:10

Teach to Travel

Teaching English is a great way to see the world—and get paid for it.
Monday, 22 June 2009 18:10

Doctoring the Future in Uganda

As a former kayak guide and Nile River Explorer, Alex Mihailovic is not exactly your typical surgeon. 
Tips from overseas English teachers to help you avoid those "Why didn't someone tell me this before?" moments.
Monday, 22 June 2009 17:24

Breaking Ground in Bolivia

The people of Cha'llapampa, Bolivia, want to encourage tourism. Four student volunteers want to help. But where do you start?
Sunday, 21 June 2009 19:42

Dreaming up a Borderless World

Doctors Without Borders Canada founder, Dr. Richard Heinzl has travelled to 75 countries (and counting.) He speaks with Verge about living life adventurously.
An international education is fundamental to promoting a world that actually gets along.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 20:48

Conquering Motion Sickness

If you're one of those people who feels queasy on anything but roller skates, you'll want to read this.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 20:23

How to Plan Your Gap Year

Each year, more and more young Canadians are choosing to augment their education by taking time out to travel—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 15:40

Travel Health Resources

Are headlines in the news giving you cold feet about the big trip you've been planning for months? 
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 15:00

Plan to Work Abroad

Many years ago, a good friend of mine who was then in his second year of med. school, organized a term working in a small rural medical clinic in Kenya. 
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