We live in the age of the gap year, with a huge number of students having spent a good chunk of time on the road before settling down for fresher’s week. While travelling can prepare you for independent life in a variety of ways, its one drawback is that it’s mightily addictive.
The good news for those who’ve picked up the travel bug is that the wandering needn’t stop at the end of your gap year. Here, we take a look at a number of courses and career paths that can set you up for a lifetime of travel.
The Merchant Navy
If you’re a fan of the water and of seeing the world, there might be no better career path for you than heading for the Merchant Navy. As you’d expect, they have a wide variety of work on offer and present clear paths in ensuring entry is a hassle-free task. Their officer of the watch courses are a great way to become involved with this line of work.
Languages
There are jobs which take you around the world in just about every industry, so there’s still hope for those who aren’t willing to commit too early on. The best way to ensure you’re a strong candidate for overseas positions in a variety of industries is to take on a foreign language and try to become fluent in it.
Whether you opt to learn the most widely spoken languages such as: Spanish and French, or choose to concentrate on the language of a particular part of the world is completely up to you.
Years abroad
If you can’t wait until you’ve graduated to get out of the country once again, there’s plenty of opportunity to incorporate travel into your study. Many universities have ties with other institutions around the world, allowing their students to study abroad for a certain amount of time.
Not only is studying abroad a great way to get a feel for a country, but it could work in your favour when the time comes to applying for jobs which could take you abroad. Even if you change your mind about pursuing a career overseas, a term or year abroad is sure to be a great deal of fun. Furthermore, if you have studied abroad, this looks fantastic on your CV – something employers absolutely love.
