[2013.08.06] Taking a gap year / How to find your dream job

[Kyle Kim]

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Top ten reasons for taking a Gap Year

1. See the World

There’s so much of the world you can see if you have a whole year to travel and explore. This opportunity is not going to present itself again- MAKE THE MOST OF IT! The world is your oyster so get out there!

2. Develop new skills and qualifications

Use your gap year as an opportunity to develop new skills that can be transferred to your university life or future career. By volunteering on your gap year you will gain many skills that will give you that edge over others, on both UCAS and job applications.

By choosing any of i-to-i’s teaching or community work projects you will be trained in the art of TEFL. You will have an internationally accredited qualification that will not only look good on your CV, but will be yours for life.   

3. Experience new cultures

Experiencing new cultures and meeting new people is what travelling is all about. By immersing yourself in different cultures you will gain new perspectives and a better understanding of the world.

4. Challenge yourself

Climb that mountain, swim with the sharks, teach English, make new friends, build a wall of a house, care for lion cubs, take a local bus, trek through the jungle, learn a language…there are so many ways that a gap year will challenge you. As a bonus, each challenge you overcome will be a new story to tell on your return- or in an interview. Really, think of how innovative your answer will be when you’re asked “Tell me of a time you overcame a challenge.” 

5. Make a difference

You really can use your gap year to make a difference. You will quickly realise that even small things can make a big difference, such as using locally owned accommodation and shopping in locally owned shops. But by choosing to volunteer whilst on your gap year you can make a real difference to the community you’re in- whether you help to build a house, teach the children English or help to preserve the wildlife.

6. Boost your confidence

Travelling on a gap year will undoubtedly boost your confidence. You will find yourself in lots of different situations and you will meet many different types of people. As you learn to cope in any situation your travels throw at you and you find yourself effortlessly making friends, you will learn that you are capable of more than you thought.

7. Have fun

This is your year so make sure you have fun and enjoy it! On a gap year, you’ll meet great new people, have all sorts of adventures and get to take part in plenty of activities- from learning to tango to going white-water rafting.

8. Because it’s so easy to do

Taking a gap year has never been so easy! They’ve become socially acceptable, even encouraged, and round the world tickets make it easy and affordable to visit the places your parents have only dreamt of.

9. Earn money

As well as spending money you can also earn money on your gap year (although I can’t guarantee you won’t spend it all before you get back home!). There are plenty of opportunities to teach English abroad or work on a working holiday visa.

10. Why not?

Seriously, why not? This is possibly the only opportunity you are going to have in your life when you can take off for a year and do exactly what you want to do! Don’t let the opportunity pass you by and live to regret it. How many times have you heard someone say something along the lines of “I wish I’d had the chance to take a gap year”?

QUESTIONS:

1. Have u ever taken a gap year? or planed to take? If so, what did u get, or what u wanna get?

2. Do you recommend to take a gap year to the other people?

3. Some people say that taking a gap year is an wasting of time. What do u think about it?

4. In western country, it's very usual for students to take a gap year. But in korean society, most people are thinking that sth happened to their friend when he/she is gonna take a gap year. What do you think about it?

How to Find Your Dream Job

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Confucius said, "Find a job you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life." I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate - even dream jobs can be hard work, but, it does make life much easier when you are doing something you love.

What's Your Dream Job

What type of job do you dream about? Some of us know from the time we are very young what we want to do when we grow up. Others are still trying to figure that out. Still others have tried a career or two, then went on to do something completely different with their lives. The days of working for the same company for a lifetime are long gone and in some industries having one job for a significant period of time is frowned upon rather than considered an asset. So, it's quite acceptable in today's workplace to consider a variety of career options.

It's interesting to see the wide variety of jobs that visitors' to this site dream about:

• Stand-up comedienne on a cruise ship for singles
• Jockey
• Concert promoter for charity
• Help disadvantaged families
• Work for an outdoor adventure travel
• Work for a cruise line or any fun and adventure job
• Freelance writer or editor
• Track the number of words a variety of animals could learn to differentiate
• Work for a dolphin therapy organization
• A back-up dancer for famous singers
• Travel the world and bring joy and change to the lives of others
• The best martial arts superstar there ever lived
• Work for the gaming industry
• Thoroughbred Racing/Training/<wbr />Breeding farm owner

The US Today Career Center has online interviews with people working in the job of their dreams. You'll find profiles of out of the ordinary careers including Feng shui expert, thoracic surgeon, explosives expert, head veterinarian at the National Zoo, winemaker, professional volleyball player, whitewater guide, skydiver, and many other creative employment options you may not have thought of trying. If you don't have an idea of your own, this will, at least, give you some food for thought...

How to Find Your Dream Job

As you can see, dreams come in all shapes and sizes. They are often more attainable than you would think. The first step to take in starting to follow your dreams involves deciding what it is you really want to do with your life. Research career options and potentialemployers to discover what it is you really want to do. Be cognizant of the top industries and career fields for job seekers and be aware of the options that are available for you given your skills and experience.

Consider a short-term work experience or an internship as a way to experiment with different positions. You won't need to make a long-term commitment and you will have the opportunity to test the waters with jobs that sound interesting.

If you need new skills to accomplish your goals, consider going back to school to get the appropriate training.

Then follow your dreams as best you can...

VOCABULARY:

accurate- correct, exact and without any mistakes

industries- the people and activities involved in one type of business

asset- useful or valuable quality, skill or person

attainable- possible to achieve

potential- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed

QUESTIONS:

1. What is your dream job and why?
2. How did you know that that is your dream job?
3. Suggest ways on how to find your dream job.
4. Which is more important, a job that can make you happy but without much financial gain or a job that is financially rewarding but is really stressful?
5. What should you do in order to get your dream job?

[Kyle Kim]

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[Kyle Kim]

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[Kyle Kim]

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