10 Gap Year Ideas - Travelling, working abroad... (No Money Needed)

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  • @MB-qx9vn
    @MB-qx9vn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This is a fantastic list. Many organizations I’ve never heard of but look amazing! As a nurse, I’ve been thinking of taking a gap year after the pandemic and chillaxing exploring ways to use my skill set outside of the hospital.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome you could be nurse somewhere in Asia or Africa! Hope you get the opportunity to take a year out!

  • @owensmom1000
    @owensmom1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for this great video. Gap years aren’t really a thing in the US and are even highly discouraged, so I had no idea all the cheap ways to do it. My son is in high school and not sure what he wants to go to college for so I think a gap year is great.
    I will add that if a person does plan on traveling the US, they need to keep in mind that it’s super huge and there’s not the type of transportation setup that Europe has. I can’t imagine traveling without a car. Only cities like NYC, Seattle, New Orleans, and San Francisco have good public transportation. There’s a huge chunk of the country that isn’t even that impressive to visit and take days to drive through. I recently found out that in most other countries, people don’t spend days driving to 1 place.

    • @heidiosborne6638
      @heidiosborne6638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      absolutely breaking my heart over this because i want to travel the US during my gap year so bad but i won't have my license in time, no idea how im gonna travel around but oh well

  • @samiballafkir9763
    @samiballafkir9763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you! Gonna take a gap year next year so this really helps. Greetings from Amsterdam

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome! What are you planning on doing in your gap year?

  • @JackieBolen
    @JackieBolen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Teaching ESL is for sure a nice way to work abroad! It's the simplest option for getting into it. Sometimes when you're in the country for a while and learn the language, other opportunities can come up too.

    • @okn8t
      @okn8t 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How well must you know the rules of English? Like must you have a degree in English studies or be a very good tutor? I would love to teach especially if I am trained on how to actually properly teach English. English is my first language and I am very fluent and have a for sure above average understanding and comprehension of it but I don’t know how to properly teach it.

  • @heidiosborne6638
    @heidiosborne6638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is a great video. i agree that you dont NEED tonnes of money to work overseas however I definitely do recommend saving some money before you go. It's more responsible and safe to have a bit of a safety net, you don't wanna be broke the whole time.

  • @ImogenWhite
    @ImogenWhite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video Joel! Just found your channel and subscribed!! I had a gap year and used 'Workaway' to spend 4 months in Germany for next to nothing. I also spent 3 months in Nepal with ICS (International Citizen Service) which the UK government helps funds.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow that’s so awesome!! That’s awesome, Nepal looks beautiful, I would love to visit one day! Thanks for subscribing 😊

  • @emilyclarke8266
    @emilyclarke8266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this is really helpful, your channel is seriously underrated!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you so much !! 😊

  • @marshallstan8979
    @marshallstan8979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video like always Joel!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy thank you!

  • @thewizard4254
    @thewizard4254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your content is helping me very much. Thank you my friend

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy thanks so much! Glad it’s helping you out! 😌

  • @localmoongirl
    @localmoongirl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so helpful, thank you!

  • @ruthhenderson9601
    @ruthhenderson9601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful, showing it to my students. Many thanks! Keep em coming

  • @adityaray4237
    @adityaray4237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man following you on Instagram was the best thing i ever did

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy thanks so much man! Glad you like my page 😌

  • @jonas.zehnder
    @jonas.zehnder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was so helpful will definitely check out some of these ideas.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayyy thanks a lot man!

  • @nubianjae2791
    @nubianjae2791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great ideas ! I’m taking a TEFL course so hopefully I’ll be able teach abroad soon 🤞🏾

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No way that’s awesome! Let me know how it goes!

  • @edstravel
    @edstravel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Bro 📹

  • @seanbrackstone7092
    @seanbrackstone7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I believe in most courtiers when working for longer than three months you need a visa and for Australia you need £10,000 secured; Causes a big problem if you do not have savings.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm not sure about other countries but for Australia, you MAY be asked to provide evidence for adequate funds of AUD $5000 (£2700) and return flight.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you wanted to get around this you could get a loan or borrow money from your parents for a short amount of time until you've got yourself a job in Australia. Obviously, it's not possible for everyone but could be a way around this. :)

    • @seanbrackstone7092
      @seanbrackstone7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Joelfriend thanks for advice

  • @troyblueearth7450
    @troyblueearth7450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These ideas are amazing 🤩

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy thanks a lot man!

  • @SofiaFeigelson
    @SofiaFeigelson ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg thank you for this it's really helpful

  • @delariumx
    @delariumx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I made your 1k th like. Thx for this video btw, nice work

  • @theBropair
    @theBropair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really cool video dude. I was an au pair for 2 years in America actually!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No way, that’s awesome dude! How was it? Must be such a great experience

    • @theBropair
      @theBropair 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Joelfriend Absolutely loved it! Created a whole channel around it haha!

    • @bobbyfedksk8095
      @bobbyfedksk8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did you get into this/get the opportunity?

    • @theBropair
      @theBropair 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbyfedksk8095 I applied to an agency to be one. You can learn all about it on my channel

  • @umbella
    @umbella 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1. Travelling in Southeast Asia
    2. Working in a Ski Resort
    3. Playing Sports in another country
    4. Teaching English in another country - need TEFL certification
    5. Working abroad with a Holiday visa
    6. Interrailing Europe
    7. Volunteering abroad - Worldpackers
    8. Being an Au Pair
    9. Working in Summer Camps
    10. Working in a Hostel

  • @julietagomez4531
    @julietagomez4531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    its nice to know you dont have to have a lot of money to travel!!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You really don’t and there are people out there who travel almost of no money!

  • @antoniahonselmann2268
    @antoniahonselmann2268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this!!

  • @forestchild487
    @forestchild487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    i'd really appreciate tips for people who are taking gap years because of their mental health state. like for example i must take a gap year for personal reasons and i have anxiety and had depression. i really want to do these things and adventures but like it is really really hard for people with anxiety or with bad mental health in general. what to do then? how to plan it? how to overcome fear?

    • @MultiStormish
      @MultiStormish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you know i understand the fear. But most often its just a matter of just doing it. when u put pressure on yourself u preform so. just do it like Shia LaBeouf said.

    • @zab6044
      @zab6044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      forest child that's me rn. I'm just going to put my head to do it and actually do it in the future

  • @lorenzosukhdeo4764
    @lorenzosukhdeo4764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This sounds so amazing

  • @joegilbey
    @joegilbey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where did you get the sweatshirt from? It's nice.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it was off Asos, I probably got it over a year and half ago now

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Get yourself one and we can match!

  • @lidiacapogna1354
    @lidiacapogna1354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could you do a video on equpment you need if you want to be a travel vlogger

  • @ElPesimista01
    @ElPesimista01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you land the ski resort job or the English teacher job? Do you do it until getting there physically? Or is there a way to ensure the job before even getting on a plane?

  • @ollietheboy7107
    @ollietheboy7107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Long story short is for 90% of things you still need money. People will always try come up with ways Around it but the fact of the matter is, money makes the world turn

  • @belenator6471
    @belenator6471 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do you apply to work abroad in another country too?

  • @mariilabelle4691
    @mariilabelle4691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !

  • @belenator6471
    @belenator6471 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What's the link for the sports abroad?

    • @belenator6471
      @belenator6471 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Or website called

  • @adamhussain1959
    @adamhussain1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How does ski instructor work, I heard it’s very expensive to do

  • @oliverhemming4479
    @oliverhemming4479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the website you used for the sorts clubs please?

  • @heidiosborne6638
    @heidiosborne6638 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @alicemaccari2042
    @alicemaccari2042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how did you get the job in Sydney?

  • @lordpreminger
    @lordpreminger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like if i take a gap year it'll turn out to be a gap life then when I can't travel anymore ill just be screwed

  • @lucho._.9805
    @lucho._.9805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you study in an university?

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was going to go to Uni, but I never ended up going, I’m on gap life 😂

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice talking 👏👏

  • @manostsili7376
    @manostsili7376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greece is not an expensive country

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends what you compare it, some of islands Santorini, Mykonos can be quite expensive

    • @manostsili7376
      @manostsili7376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Joelfriend yes sure if we talk about islands it is expensive but generally Greece is a very cheap country comparing with other countries of Europe