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

[@MB-qx9vn]

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]

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

[@owensmom1000]

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]

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

[@JackieBolen]

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]

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]

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.

[@samiballafkir9763]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@ImogenWhite]

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]

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

[@emilyclarke8266]

this is really helpful, your channel is seriously underrated!

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you so much !! 😊

[@marshallstan8979]

Awesome video like always Joel!

[@Joelfriend]

Ayy thank you!

[@thewizard4254]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@nubianjae2791]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@seanbrackstone7092]

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]

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]

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]

@@Joelfriend thanks for advice

[@adityaray4237]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@jonas.zehnder]

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

[@Joelfriend]

Ayyy thanks a lot man!

[@edstravel]

Another great video Bro 📹

[@ruthhenderson9601]

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

[@troyblueearth7450]

These ideas are amazing 🤩

[@Joelfriend]

Ayy thanks a lot man!

[@forestchild487]

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]

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]

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

[@SofiaFeigelson]

Omg thank you for this it's really helpful

[@julietagomez4531]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@ollietheboy7107]

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

[@antoniahonselmann2268]

Thanks for this!!

[@yusufcetin3613]

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

[@lorenzosukhdeo4764]

This sounds so amazing

[@theBropair]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@theBropair]

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

[@bobbyfedksk8095]

How did you get into this/get the opportunity?

[@theBropair]

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

[@mariilabelle4691]

Thank you !

[@lidiacapogna1354]

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

[@adamhussain1959]

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

[@lordpreminger]

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

[@joegilbey]

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

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks man! Get yourself one and we can match!

[@heidiosborne6638]

thank you

[@alicemaccari2042]

how did you get the job in Sydney?

[@ElPesimista01]

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?

[@oliverhemming4479]

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

[@lucho._.9805]

Did you study in an university?

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@suayhughes8103]

Nice talking 👏👏

[@manostsili7376]

Greece is not an expensive country

[@Joelfriend]

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

[@manostsili7376]

@@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