Ideas in time off from uni
I have had to withdraw from my uni course and have found myself at a bit of an improtu gap year. I have to kill time until September when my course starts but not entirely sure of what to do with myself. Everyone I know who has taken a gap year already has plans, I do not enjoy travelling on my own and I am keen to move out again after having a taste of intependence.
If anyone has any ideas for jobs/opportunities that may be interesting or fun, Id love to hear them. I live a very active lifestyle so if its activities based even better.
If anyone has any ideas for jobs/opportunities that may be interesting or fun, Id love to hear them. I live a very active lifestyle so if its activities based even better.
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by cautionary-maniaI have had to withdraw from my uni course and have found myself at a bit of an improtu gap year. I have to kill time until September when my course starts but not entirely sure of what to do with myself. Everyone I know who has taken a gap year already has plans, I do not enjoy travelling on my own and I am keen to move out again after having a taste of intependence.
If anyone has any ideas for jobs/opportunities that may be interesting or fun, Id love to hear them. I live a very active lifestyle so if its activities based even better.
If anyone has any ideas for jobs/opportunities that may be interesting or fun, Id love to hear them. I live a very active lifestyle so if its activities based even better.
Ooo I took a gap yr myself. But I have to say the highlight was travelling solo! Doesn't feel very solo when you meet ppl along the way. But otherwise, just explore whatever. Try everything. If you've got a car, go hiking. Train for a marathon. Try and start a side hustle? There are lots of work opportunities abroad like ski teaching, being camp counsellor and teaching that'd be useful and fun!
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by cautionary-maniaI have had to withdraw from my uni course and have found myself at a bit of an improtu gap year. I have to kill time until September when my course starts but not entirely sure of what to do with myself. Everyone I know who has taken a gap year already has plans, I do not enjoy travelling on my own and I am keen to move out again after having a taste of intependence.
If anyone has any ideas for jobs/opportunities that may be interesting or fun, Id love to hear them. I live a very active lifestyle so if its activities based even better.
If anyone has any ideas for jobs/opportunities that may be interesting or fun, Id love to hear them. I live a very active lifestyle so if its activities based even better.
Are you wanting to stay in the UK or go abroad? There are a lot of opportunities, I did the whole backpacking things to SE Asia, Australia, NZ, USA. Loved it, worked/volunteered, booked tours and also did a bit of travelling solo and with a friend. If you don't enjoy travelling solo consider group tours, they are a great way to meet people and have fun. There are lots of websites maybe Google is best or use a site like Gap Year World. Good luck let me know if you have any questions or anything
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