As well as providing a fun and memorable experience, there are heaps of reasons as to why you should consider spending extended time in a new and exciting part of the world when you're a student. On the personal side, it's one of the rare times when you can be truly independent and learn to fend for yourself when the going gets tough. Depending on what you're looking for, there are lots of organisations out there dedicated to providing memorable and fun experiences overseas for students. From cultural exchange programmes and organised expeditions to volunteering and study abroad schemes, when it comes to spending time overseas, there are bags of options to choose from. Of course, you can do it independently but if you need a work visa, you could run into problems.
Costs obviously play a big part where cash-strapped students are concerned.
Not for the faint-hearted, the organisation operates in remote countries such as Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Nepal and Tanzania. If you're tied to a student grant though, costs can be on the high side, up to 3,000 in some cases. Programmes are affordable because participants are able to work, making the whole trip self-financing. The 'Kibbutz' experience still attracts a significant number of young people each year. To the uninitiated, it's broadly comparable to student digs in a different country.