Comments on: Working Abroad with BUNAC (Part 2 of 2) http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/ Why Wait to See the World? Tue, 22 May 2012 15:35:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ali http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-18600 Ali Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:14 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-18600 Hi Rebecca, I realise your post is years old but hopefully you will still get this - I Am in the process of considering either Work New Zealand (where I have been before) or work Australia (which i haven't been to).; I am concerned about several things, mainly finding/making friends, somewhere to live and a job - I am scared it could easily turn into my life in london where i spend all my time at work and then go home and go back to work again.... what sort of jobs did you do and how did you find your overall experience? I also worry that it will be detrimental to my CV having a year where I am potentially working in bars/restaurants after getting a degree and relatively good job. Any tips would be hugely appreciated! Thanks, Ali Hi Rebecca,

I realise your post is years old but hopefully you will still get this – I Am in the process of considering either Work New Zealand (where I have been before) or work Australia (which i haven’t been to).; I am concerned about several things, mainly finding/making friends, somewhere to live and a job – I am scared it could easily turn into my life in london where i spend all my time at work and then go home and go back to work again…. what sort of jobs did you do and how did you find your overall experience? I also worry that it will be detrimental to my CV having a year where I am potentially working in bars/restaurants after getting a degree and relatively good job.

Any tips would be hugely appreciated!

Thanks,

Ali

]]> By: Heather http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-12552 Heather Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:20:25 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-12552 I worked in London on a BUNAC visa in 1994, when I was 20 years old. It was definitely the defining experience of my young adult life. Glad to hear it's still a popular program. I worked in London on a BUNAC visa in 1994, when I was 20 years old. It was definitely the defining experience of my young adult life. Glad to hear it’s still a popular program.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-12465 Steph Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:28:31 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-12465 I did BUNAC in England, not OZ, but it was lovely I did BUNAC in England, not OZ, but it was lovely

]]> By: jasmine http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-12448 jasmine Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:55:44 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-12448 How did the Oz Bunac program go?! How did the Oz Bunac program go?!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-7665 Steph Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:55:25 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-7665 Hmm, well I've not been to New Zealand (to work OR visit) so it's hard for me to say. I definitely would have been fine in London without BUNAC's assistance- there are so many international workers that it's pretty easy to figure things out. The main thing they were useful for was actually obtaining the visa, so if youalready have it, might not be worth it. Hmm, well I’ve not been to New Zealand (to work OR visit) so it’s hard for me to say. I definitely would have been fine in London without BUNAC’s assistance- there are so many international workers that it’s pretty easy to figure things out. The main thing they were useful for was actually obtaining the visa, so if youalready have it, might not be worth it.

]]> By: Liahnna http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-7615 Liahnna Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:02:38 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-7615 I love this website! hopefully you can help me make a decision or give me some insight. I've just been approved for my working holiday visa and was considering joining bunac NZ program but now im thinking of just doing it on my own, any advice? It seems like at most of the popular hostels have tons of job postings and I've heard nz is relatively easy to find a job. What is the benefit of joining bunac? This will be my first time traveling abroad and like the comfort fact bunac gives you by knowing if you need advice you have someone to ask but I also like the extra money in my pocket! lol. Im trying to write a pros and cons list so all opinions are welcome!! Thanks! I love this website! hopefully you can help me make a decision or give me some insight. I’ve just been approved for my working holiday visa and was considering joining bunac NZ program but now im thinking of just doing it on my own, any advice?
It seems like at most of the popular hostels have tons of job postings and I’ve heard nz is relatively easy to find a job. What is the benefit of joining bunac? This will be my first time traveling abroad and like the comfort fact bunac gives you by knowing if you need advice you have someone to ask but I also like the extra money in my pocket! lol. Im trying to write a pros and cons list so all opinions are welcome!! Thanks!

]]> By: Jenn http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-3143 Jenn Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:35:47 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-3143 I absolutely love this post. I spent 3 years living abroad in South Korea working and traveling, and it only took me 5 weeks to come back and find a job even in the worst recession ever. You are 100% correct that people are much more impressed that you went abroad. And that living abroad, actually does have very mundane moments - but even in the mundane-ness of it all, it is still very exciting. Afterall, you're sleeping away your weekend in a foreign country. haha. I absolutely love this post. I spent 3 years living abroad in South Korea working and traveling, and it only took me 5 weeks to come back and find a job even in the worst recession ever. You are 100% correct that people are much more impressed that you went abroad. And that living abroad, actually does have very mundane moments – but even in the mundane-ness of it all, it is still very exciting. Afterall, you’re sleeping away your weekend in a foreign country. haha.

]]> By: Lauren http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-776 Lauren Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:21:11 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-776 Thanks Rebecca! How was it finding a place to live in Australia? What city were you in? Thanks Rebecca! How was it finding a place to live in Australia? What city were you in?

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-281 Steph Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:22:29 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-281 Thank you Jake! Good luck in Canada, it's a gorgeous country! Thank you Jake! Good luck in Canada, it’s a gorgeous country!

]]> By: Jake http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-280 Jake Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:34:57 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-280 Hey, nice post IEP twittered it (which is the Australian version of BUNAC and SWAP). I've had a look at your other blog posts and they are very good. I'm planning on doing a working holiday in Canada and can't wait! Hey, nice post IEP twittered it (which is the Australian version of BUNAC and SWAP). I’ve had a look at your other blog posts and they are very good. I’m planning on doing a working holiday in Canada and can’t wait!

]]> By: Rebecca http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-275 Rebecca Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:29:01 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-275 I have done both the NZ and Australia visas, so please let me know if you have any questions on either (esp. NZ, I LOVED! NZ:-)) Great blog! I have done both the NZ and Australia visas, so please let me know if you have any questions on either (esp. NZ, I LOVED! NZ:-))

Great blog!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-270 Steph Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:51 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-270 That's great! I've considered the Australia program myself, so I will be excited to see how your adventures play out! That’s great! I’ve considered the Australia program myself, so I will be excited to see how your adventures play out!

]]> By: Lauren http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/11/working-bunac-part-2-2/#comment-269 Lauren Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:06:06 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=975#comment-269 Great post (both parts). I am in the second part of the application process for BUNAC Australia. I originally wanted to go to London, but for some of the reasons you've stated, I opted for more flexible Australia. I have a 12-month visa. Thank you so much for all of the insight! Great post (both parts). I am in the second part of the application process for BUNAC Australia. I originally wanted to go to London, but for some of the reasons you’ve stated, I opted for more flexible Australia. I have a 12-month visa. Thank you so much for all of the insight!

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