Hey there,
If you’ve been studying for the past few months congratulations on finishing your exams!
Hopefully now you’ll have a bit more time on your hands to consider your next step... and enjoy the sunshine! Whether you’ve just finished school or uni, or you’re simply taking a well-deserved break, embarking on a working or volunteering experience abroad is an ideal way of weathering the credit crunch.
If you want adventure, head to Canada, Oz or New Zealand for an action packed gap year. If you’re looking to give something back then consider volunteering in some of the world’s most in need, but most beautiful countries. Also in this issue – some feedback from those enjoying their summer in The States, a list of upcoming BUNAC events and some news from around the world - including Canada Day celebrations!
Need help planning your work and travel adventure? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll be happy to talk you through your options.
Happy travels, and as the Canadians say, keep your stick on the ice!
 
Vicki - Co-editor, BUNAC Experiences
ps - do you Twitter? Catch up with us on Twitter for the latest insights and anecdotes from BUNAC Experiences and follow Summer Camp USA over this years summer camp season!! |
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The fact that you’re signed up to BUNAC already shows you’re thinking about travel but you need to make any trip you embark on really count. Not only are all of BUNAC’s programmes tonnes of fun, they’ll also provide you with worthwhile, international CV experience – invaluable in this economic climate.
Be sure to check out GAPBUNAC.ORG.
But don’t just take my word for it - find out what UCAS and the Association of Graduate Recruiters has to say about it all! Read more! |
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We hope you enjoyed Canada Day, eh?! July 1 signifies the enactment of the British North America Act of 1867, which united Canada as a single country of four provinces. Canada Day celebrations and festivities take place throughout Canada as well as internationally - no doubt travellers across Canada revelled in the local hospitality and enjoyment of the day.
To get you in the mood and ensure that you're as prepared as possible for touchdown in Canada here's our unofficial Canadian - British dictionaryfor common quirks and phrases you're likely to hear upon arrival! |
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After the excitement of the British Lions rugby tour in South Africa attention has now turned to one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most prestigious sporting events - the Tri-Nations Series.
The world’s top 3 ranking rugby nations, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, will fight it out, in what is bound to be a hugely emotive and competitive tournament... learn more about the rivalry and experiencing rugby in New Zealand! |
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Congratulations to our Work Australia team in Sydney and Melbourne who are thrilled to have been honoured with an Australian Business Award (ABA) in the category of Service Excellence! With a small team of young, well travelled professionals, Work Australia prides itself on providing personal and friendly assistance to enquirers and participants alike.
Learn more about this fantastic news and the Work Australia programme! |
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A very enthusiastic Lucy reports back from her camp in Moultonboro, New Hampshire about her experiences in the first few weeks of camp.
“Summer camp is well and truly in full swing and I love it! It has been a couple of crazy weeks since I left the UK and it feels like so much has happened. The experience has more than lived up to my expectations so far." Read more
If you want to have as much fun as Lucy next summer at camp be sure to apply early - make sure you’ve read all the info in time for the programme opening in August! |
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Not only is volunteering a hugely challenging and rewarding experience it can also look great on your CV. Gaining a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification before you go not only increases the number of volunteer opportunities available to you, it’s also a qualification for life and you’ll be able to use back here in the UK.
The best part, in recognition of BUNAC's non-profit status, you will receive an exclusive 25% discount on all online TEFL courses! Check out more about this option and which destinations are currently looking for language teachers abroad.
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There are hundreds of uni students enjoying an action packed summer right now in the states on the Work America programme. There are BUNAC participants working all over the US and between them they are doing every job you can think of! From working on roof top gardens in NYC to operating theme park rides in Ocean City, Maryland.
If you’d rather be taking these photos yourself next summer then read up on all the Work America information now, so you’re ready to apply when the programme opens in September.
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Need more convincing? BUNAC Experiences is overflowing with travel stories,
videos, photos, travel tips, recommendations and news from us and the quarter of a million people BUNAC has helped to work, travel and volunteer abroad.
BUNAC is the UK's leading non-profit travel organisation. Over its 46 year history, BUNAC has enabled hundreds of thousands of travellers to explore the world through work and travel.
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