5. Set a Personal Goal
A carefully planned gap year trip should be something that you will come to treasure for a lifetime, so it’s a good time to set a lofty but achievable personal goal. Whether it’s hitchhiking from North America all the way down to the tip of Chile, traveling thousands of miles by bicycle or attempting to live off $10 per day for a year, you’ll never run out of challenges to set for yourself. The achievement will leave you proud and confident and better equipped to face your future studies, career or life in general.
6. Work Abroad
You don’t always need to spend a fortune to enjoy the pleasures of a gap year. By working abroad, you’ll have the chance to earn some money to fund your travels and your upcoming studies. There are plenty of temporary job placements available all over the world. Some of the more common jobs include restaurant work, fruit picking or tree planting, hostel or hotel staff, language teachers, retail assistants and even sports instructors. Alternatively, you could try being your own boss with online freelancing.
