Sometimes we all just need a break. No matter whether you have just finished full-time education or want to have a year out from full-time work, there are so many advantages to having a gap year. If you are sat there wondering ‘what can I do on my gap year?’, allow us to help. While planning your year out can be overwhelming, knowing that so many people have done it before should provide you with some comfort that it can be done. Make the most of your time off in 2020 by following some of our below ideas.
Travel the world
How many countries do you think you could visit in one year? You’d be surprised! Although the world is a big place, we now have so many transport options that make it a lot easier to see the globe. If you’d like to go from Thailand to Laos to Cambodia to Malaysia and then to Vietnam, you can. Or perhaps Australia’s west coast is more appealing to you? No matter whether you want to see Europe by train or take on South America, the world is your oyster.
Work abroad
In order to fund your travels over the year, it’s worthwhile to consider working while you’re out there exploring. From teaching in Vietnam and leading tours in India, to working on a game reserve in South Africa and picking fruit in Australia, there are a whole host of jobs out there that you can do to earn some cash along the way. If you have any questions regarding work visas or want to ask professionals for advice on living abroad, don’t hesitate to contact immigration lawyers at the likes of Withers.
Volunteering
One way of discovering the world on your gap year is through volunteering. Voluntary work will enable you to learn new skills, meet new people and help local communities. It is in fact one of the most rewarding things you can choose to do on your year out.
In 2020, why not work with children, build projects, do an internship or sign up for a cultural exchange programme? These are just a few of the options that you can choose from – there are so many to explore.
Before agreeing to a volunteering opportunity, it’s vital that you do your research to make sure that you’ll be volunteering with a genuine organisation. Ensure that you check their history, find out who they are partnered with and speak to volunteers past and present to ask about their experiences.
Guarantee that you have a year to remember by taking all the above tips into consideration when planning your trip.
