20 Ideas to do on a Gap Year
Maybe I have swayed you to take a Gap Year. Just saying. Maybe. Or you are just forced to take a year off. These ideas will help you in a mind-boggling task of design a gap year. With multiple opportunities and ideas out there. Here are a few ways to most of your time away without the worry of wasting your time. Whether you want to take a break or not, you’ll find make a difference, through inspiration in every nook of the world. These ideas will help you.
Make Money — There are a variety of ways to make money through working in McDonald’s or an internship or a job. Save that money for your future. You will never regret it.
2. Do an internship — Internship gives you insight in a sector you are interested in. You can test whether you like this particular work.
3. Start your own business — Entrepuership is always a learning curve. It doesn’t have to be a huge startup idea. It can be something small like a bookstall, food cart, selling stuff online.
4. Blogging — It’s a great way to improve your writing skills and document your experiences. You can also earn on the side.
5. Start a Youtube — The buzzing world of YouTube is ever ready for a new entry. You can entertain. educate. document or simply experiment.
6. Travel India. Gap Year is almost always synonyms to travel. But why not explore India before venturing out abroad. India is diverse, scenic and culturally rich. And Well the food is amazing!
7. Try new cuisine — There are loads of foods and drinks that you just can’t find at home, so be sure to enjoy the new flavours of each destination you visit during your gap year.
8. Build your CV — You can do many things that will build up your career, making you even more marketable to employers than someone that just has a degree.
9. Start an e-commerce business through Shopify
10. Plan your future — Decide which college do you want to apply for. Which course will suit you? Where do you see yourself in next 5 years?
11. Take up a job — Job will not only help you make money but also build your CV. It will help you gain the experience of the industry.
12. Freelance — It can be a fantastic way to fund your travels while working. It can help you understand the nuisance of freelancing as a career.
13. Explore a different field — Try something new that you were your second option or you always wanted to.
14. Volunteer for a cause — There are abundant opportunities to volunteer your time and abilities depending on what cause you believe in. You can do work with orphans or help cancer patients.
15. Volunteer Abroad — Various programs such as AISEC will facilitate your travel abroad and you can choose a cause to work for.
16. Read- You finally have time to read all your pending list.
17. Watch TV shows, Documentary, Web Series — Netflix n chill can be your mantra but just in a limit. Consume enough to be inspired and learn, not so much that it makes you feel lethargic.
18. Listen to Podcasts — There are a ton of informative, entertaining and enriching Podcasts that you must listen.
19. Spend time with your family — Before going to college you can spend quality time with your family.
20. Attend a music festival
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Originally published at http://thoughtmartini.com on November 21, 2019.
