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How to finance your language stay

15/08/2024

Going on a language immersion trip requires planning. After the initial excitement, reality sets in quickly when you ask yourself: how am I going to finance my trip? Because you're young and independent, you probably don't want to rely on your parents' help, or only very minimally. Don't panic, here are some ideas for financing your language immersion trip while on a Working Holiday Visa .

A clothing swap

Do you have a knack for sales/business? Do you enjoy negotiating with passersby? Garage sales, clothing swaps, flea markets —any means is good for making money. If your apartment is overflowing with items or clothes you no longer use, sell them at your neighborhood's annual flea market or by creating a clothing swap on apps like Vinted . Guaranteed cash!

Clothing swaps: a great way to finance your Working Holiday Visa

Financial assistance

It all depends on your country or region; you may sometimes be eligible for financial assistance from the state or your region. Look into it, it might be worth it!

A student job

Finding a job is still an excellent way to save money for a language immersion trip. The trick is to avoid leaving it to the last minute. The sooner you start working, the more you save! There are many websites like student.be . Find a complete list of job sites on the Student at Work .   

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Photo by Vlada Karpovich

Other services

Perhaps you have a busy schedule, making student jobs a bit complicated? If you're skilled in areas like babysitting , pet sitting , or gardening and would like to put your talents to good use, find jobs through listminut.be . These are scheduled or last-minute requests that will fit perfectly into your schedule!

Maiden maiden

And why not limit your expenses once you're there by becoming a demi-pair ? A demi-pair is a great way to improve your English by taking classes and helping out with childcare and light housework. Plus, you get room and board! Perfect plan!

The Working Holiday Visa: a way to finance your stay there

Of course, a working holiday visa allows you to travel abroad while working to finance your stay. Bartender/maid, fruit and vegetable picker, receptionist, summer camp, ski resort job … There's no shortage of work in Australia, Canada, or New Zealand, with very low unemployment rates! An unforgettable experience guaranteed.

Alright, let's go! Let's get to work!

Author

  • Maelle, former Working Holiday Visa holder in Australia

    After an au pair stay in the Netherlands, a year in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa , and a trip to Southeast Asia, I continued my desire to explore the world by studying in Scotland. My studies were punctuated by university exchanges in Mexico and Italy, as well as numerous trips throughout Europe. Graduating in the midst of the pandemic, I worked for an NGO before spending eight months in Canada and Latin America. Today, I offer my experience to you at Languages ​​& Travel, with particular expertise in Australia, Latin America, Italy, and Scotland.

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