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Think you can’t afford to spend the summer abroad? Think again.
Let’s face it. Those spontaneous summers of yesteryear – skipping around the world with nothing to care about other than beach hair – have got harder to justify. Rising flight, accommodation and food prices have meant that if you want to go away for more than just a two-week jolly – you’ll most likely need to work while you do it.
With a job, salary, meals and accommodation included – summer camp in America is one of the most affordable ways to live abroad and travel at the moment. Coupled with the fact that you get to live with other 18-30 year olds, in epic wilderness-y locations, getting paid to do what you love – it's a win for your wanderlust and your wallet. Here’s the need to know.
Think you can’t afford to spend the summer abroad? Think again.
With a job, salary, meals and accommodation included – summer camp in America is one of the most affordable ways to live abroad and travel at the moment. Coupled with the fact that you get to live with other 18-30 year olds, in epic wilderness-y locations, getting paid to do what you love – it's a win for your wanderlust and your wallet. Here’s the need to know.
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What are the new Canada visa options for UK passport holders
Everything you need to know about applying for a Canada working holiday visa.
From our Camp Class of 23 CV-rocketing skills you’ll learn at summer camp
At summer camp in America, you'll learn a bunkload of skills that future employers will love. Just ask our class of '23 campers on their experience working at camp last summer.
From our Camp Class of 23 8 reasons why you should work at summer camp in America
Hear from people who've been there and tie-dyed the staff t'shirt. Here's what our class of '23 campers had to say about their summer working at camp.
Travelling after summer camp to plan or not to plan
Your J1 camp visa allows you to travel for 30 days after camp. Next question: do you pre-book your trip before you go, or book it on the fly when you're at camp.
Spoiler moments for experiencing an all-American summer at camp
By Cicely Norman
Here’s Cecily, class of ’23 summer camper, on embracing everything camp and the States has to offer. Now, about that breakfast gravy??
Days in the life of a Camp Counsellor
From cookie lines to camp dance parties, here are some of the things to expect when working as a Camp Counsellor at summer camp in the USA.
Everything you need to know about getting a working holiday job in Australia
10 reasons to do a working holiday in Western Australia
Why housekeeping jobs are the hidden gem of working a ski season
Top things to do and see in Sydney
Whether you want stylish or surfy – or somewhere in between, Sydney is a city that seemingly has it all. With a surf-before-work and party-after-work lifestyle – with weekends reserved for farmers’ markets, long brunches and trips to wineries/beaches/mountains (insert pretty much any other option here) – Sydney defines the ultimate work life balance.
Top beaches in Australia
Take it from someone who knows. In this case, our Head of Sales, Ella. Before working at BUNAC, Ella travelled with us on our Work Australia program. What can we say, we obviously made a good impression. Spending two years working Down Under (which adds up to A LOT of beaches), here are some lesser-known sands to hit up on your Aussie adventure.
Top free things to do in London
London has a reputation of being a fairly expensive city, but it also has some of the best free things to do in the world.
Your guide to England’s best seaside towns
Gaining work experience is a must for today’s college student. Find out why to intern in London.
Working holiday in Canada
"I can honestly say I had the best time and if I had to do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing." Our very own BUNAC Travel Expert Ben, on living the high life working as a ski instructor in Canada.
Working in Yosemite National Park with BUNAC
Working at a theme park in the USA with BUNAC
Working as a lifeguard in the USA with BUNAC
Working as a waitress in New York with BUNAC
Your New Zealand travel bucket list
Top 6 things to do in Auckland
Working holiday in New Zealand
“The year was without a doubt the best my life. I've experienced more than I ever have before and learnt so much about this beautiful place while making friends from every corner of the world.” Exactly what she said.
Making the most of Auckland
Insta-worthy places to visit in New Zealand
Chris’ New Zealand working holiday
Working a ski season at Panorama Mountain Resort
5 things to do in Toronto
Life in London as a Fashion Public Relations Intern
Life in London as a Business Development Intern
Life in London as a HR Intern at a start-up
Best jobs if you want to do a working holiday in Canada
Benefits of doing the Work Canada Young Professionals program
Australia v. New Zealand – which gap year is best?
BUNAC’s A-Z of Australia!
How to Be You in your camp video?
Flying the Nest: Why You Should Let Your Child Work Abroad
Your colleagues become your family
Meet Emily - she tells us what she learnt from her time at camp.
6 Things I Learnt From Summer Camp USA With BUNAC
Meet Jayshree - as she delves into the important life skills she learnt from camp.
Meet Chris - Wilderness Trip Leader at a Girl Scout Camp
Chris tells us all about working at a Girl Scout Camp in the USA.
Day in the life of a Camp Counsellor
Meet Liz - who gives us a taste of a typical day at camp as a General Counsellor.
Meet Alex - a performing arts counsellor at Camp Sloane
"I would go back again in a heartbeat because some of the best friends I have come from doing this. It has made me the person I am today, a more confident, honest and caring person.” Travel is art, people.
"Don’t over think it, don’t panic about it, things will always work out."
Jessica on Living the Dream in Canada and her most memorable travel moments.
Doing a ski season as part of your gap year
BUNAC and the pandemic - what have we learnt a year on?
A year on from the start of COVID-19, what we've learnt.
Interning in the UK during COVID-19 - Soham's experience
Soham tells us what is been like living and interning in the UK during COVID-19.
European Nationals - How to come to the UK for a short-term Internship post the UK leaving the EU
Everything you need to know about the Tier 5 visa and interning in the UK.
What does COVID-19 mean for travelling to Canada on a working holiday in 2021
Over the last few weeks and months, BUNAC have received hundreds of calls from people regarding the IEC visa process, and what COVID-19 means for travelling to Canada this year. This blog sets out to answer the most commonly asked questions.
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