Being a student doesn't mean you can't have yourself a gap year. There are loads of opportunities at home and abroad during your summer break as well as the chance to take an industrial placement or internship during your degree.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Hows about interrailing across Europe, being a camp counsellor or taking part in a conservation project?
:: Camp America & Camp Canada
Every year thousand of students head to America or Canada to help out on the summer camps hold for children. There are various roles available from teaching to lifeguarding to being a general helper. You get all your accommodation and food paid for, your flight and some spending money to travel with at the end.
:: Interrailing
Travelling Europe by train has got to be a must do in your summer holidays. Prices are cheap and you'll meet loads of travelelrs along the way. Find out more by clicking here.
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTS & INTERNSHIPS
There are a number of countries which have specialist visas for taking a year abroad as part of your degree including New Zealand, USA & Canada.
:: New Zealand
Under the general work visa for New Zealand you can get a 12 month visa to work for a specific company in NZ. All you need to apply is a job offer from a company, proof of funds to supplement your trip, return ticket, proof of enrollment at a University and evidence that you need work experience as part of your course. This is open to residents from all over the world.
:: Canada
Students can apply to the general working holiday program to obtain a visa to work for a Canadian company. All you need is to be between 18-30, proof of enrollment at a University,
written job offer and a clean criminal record. For more information click here.
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