Is that all?
Generally speaking, yes it is. Of course everyone's travels are different, although the general tips and tricks are rather similar. You will have a great deal to take into consideration before making the trip of your lifetime. However, once you set off on your travels, wherever they may be, you can be promised a great deal of fun and excitement along the way.
Not only can traveling ultimately give you the best time of your life, it can also set you up for the rest of your life as Employment4Students explains: "Bored of completing endless application forms? Depressed about your job prospects? Sick of being rejected? Sack it, and buy a plane ticket instead - it could actually help you land your dream job!
"Reports of 70 candidates chasing every graduate job are enough to depress even the most optimistic student, so no one's going to blame you for seeking out some fun in the sun to escape from it all. The good news though, is that adding some travel experiences to your CV can actually help you stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for jobs.
"Any travel experiences that can be used to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, great team work, effective communication, and organisation are an investment for future job applications and interviews."
"Employers are being bombarded with applications so they are looking for candidates with more than just good qualifications - they want people who can demonstrate practical skills gained through work and life experiences, as well as academic achievements. Bumming around on a beach for 2 weeks boozing won't add any value, but experiencing other cultures, volunteering on structured projects, and learning new skills or languages can all help your CV grab an employer's attention.
"Any travel experiences that can be used to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, great team work, effective communication, and organisation are an investment for future job applications and interviews. So don't be afraid to go out, explore the world, and test yourself in new situations and environments." Employment4Students is a leading student website providing job opportunities, career advice and student deals.
One last passing thought comes from expert travel blogger, Samuel Daams, writer of Travellerspoint, which along with blogs and maps also features active forums, guides, tons of hostels and budget hotels and some stunning travel photography from around the world. "Having studied and worked abroad as a part of my own degree, I am annoyed with myself that I didn't document those trips better than I did! Sure I have photos and great memories, but I never took the time to write down things that happened, details from day-to-day that fade away. Some of my fellow students have since transferred their hand written diaries to blogs and diaries online, and it's fantastic to be able to read through those and remember things that I'd already forgotten, but my own perspective it will never be.
"So my tip; document your travels! There are plenty of great free travel blogging/diary sites available. Most offer a ton of features, like maps, photos and videos as well as the option to make them private and print them out or download them when you return home. You won't regret you took the time to do so!"
Photos may tell a thousand words, but why not let the thousand words shine through your photos, an opportunity worth remembering for a lifetime.
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