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Title: gap year
Post by: dousche on July 01, 2009, 10:14:45 PM
having just finished my degree and found out that there are approximately 3 jobs available in the economy at the moment im starting a gap year. having done a bit of thinking i figured that just playing poker for 12 months isnt my idea of the perfect year, but i dont know about what other stuff i should do. i fancy doing some volunteering type things abroad to see some parts of the world that i might not get such a good chance to see in the future as well as some normal travelling in maybe a slightly more developed part of the world. the only idea is i dont know where to go. anyone here know of any great places to go or schemes to get involved with?


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: pokerfan on July 01, 2009, 10:18:10 PM
You prolly should have planned 6 months in advance but as you have left it late just go to Thailand for a year, fk the good causes  ;)


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: Claw75 on July 01, 2009, 10:18:37 PM
I just stuck 'gap year volunteering' (without quotes) into google and it seems like there are loads of websites out there that have info on them.  Good luck!


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: thetank on July 01, 2009, 10:19:23 PM
Teach English in China yo


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: cambo on July 01, 2009, 10:22:33 PM
lay the favourite and another horse in every horse race this year, then you wont need a job



Title: Re: gap year
Post by: Acidmouse on July 01, 2009, 10:25:48 PM
I enjoyed footy camps in USA.


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: dousche on July 01, 2009, 11:01:57 PM
lay the favourite and another horse in every horse race this year, then you wont need a job



is THAT the system??


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: cambo on July 02, 2009, 12:41:00 AM
failing that goto oz was there for a yr 2002/3 . awesome ull love it


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: TheWhisper on July 02, 2009, 01:00:00 AM
lay the favourite and another horse in every horse race this year, then you wont need a job



is THAT the system??

Yes, just not a very good one, unless you read NOTW


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: dousche on July 02, 2009, 01:20:02 AM
I just stuck 'gap year volunteering' (without quotes) into google and it seems like there are loads of websites out there that have info on them.  Good luck!

yeah iv had a look at a few of these but i was wondering if anyone knew about any of them specifically, maybe someone used one of the sites or knows someone who did


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: Sack it off on July 02, 2009, 05:11:22 AM
I know you said poker isn't an option.. but

Ever considered being a pro poker player on the cruise ships.

I know a couple of people who have done it for a year and loved it, travelled the world and lived a life of luxury aswell as making money...

Don't go on a specific poker cruise, just go on a huge ship with a big casino, you will be playing just regular punters seeing where their luck takes them.

Just an idea...


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: dousche on July 02, 2009, 03:01:16 PM
I know you said poker isn't an option.. but

Ever considered being a pro poker player on the cruise ships.

I know a couple of people who have done it for a year and loved it, travelled the world and lived a life of luxury aswell as making money...

Don't go on a specific poker cruise, just go on a huge ship with a big casino, you will be playing just regular punters seeing where their luck takes them.

Just an idea...

whoa there, i didnt say poker wasnt an option. its about the only thing im definitely doing during the year! i just dont want to be ONLY playing poker for 12 months


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: kinboshi on July 02, 2009, 05:21:34 PM
Teach English in China yo

That's a good suggestion - Japan or Korea are other options too.  You've left it too late to get on some of the schemes that are well-organised, but there are still jobs for you if you go off your own back.  Great experience.


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: Girgy85 on July 02, 2009, 05:26:50 PM
Get to australia!!

Plenty of jobs and lots of poker!! win win!


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: thetank on July 02, 2009, 05:37:44 PM
Teach English in China yo

That's a good suggestion - Japan or Korea are other options too.  You've left it too late to get on some of the schemes that are well-organised, but there are still jobs for you if you go off your own back.  Great experience.

I've a mate wot does it. (although obv he ain't taught the English to me yet)

As well as full board and that and a bit of a wage, he gets lessons in calligraphy, meditation, kung fu and cookery.

He doesn't get Full Tilt points though, I get Full Tilt points that I can exchange for golf umbrellas. That's almost the same


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: dousche on July 02, 2009, 09:43:29 PM
Teach English in China yo

That's a good suggestion - Japan or Korea are other options too.  You've left it too late to get on some of the schemes that are well-organised, but there are still jobs for you if you go off your own back.  Great experience.

I've a mate wot does it. (although obv he ain't taught the English to me yet)

As well as full board and that and a bit of a wage, he gets lessons in calligraphy, meditation, kung fu and cookery.

He doesn't get Full Tilt points though, I get Full Tilt points that I can exchange for golf umbrellas. That's almost the same

lol, theres a couple of sites iv seen that advertise teaching english, coaching sports, building schools/housing etc while living with locals - they definitely seem like a good idea. i think i might be a bit late for the long-term paid positions but some of the shorter (1 or 2 month) schemes seem pretty cool. im well up for the idea of living with locals, probably the best way to experience the country imo


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: pokerfan on July 02, 2009, 09:58:48 PM
You are having a giraffe mate. How the fk can living with the locals be the best way? You will be in some tin hut some where with fk all to do and crap to eat. Have a quick fly over in a chopper by all means then retire back to some 5 star luxury in a top hotel.
Honestly the yoofs today.


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: claypole on July 02, 2009, 10:36:22 PM
I had an amazing year in Australia a couple of years back - only issue at mo is its hard for English Gap Years to get work - lots of people I met at 21-25 have come home early in last few months.  If ytou do make it, Crown Casino was pretty soft.

Personally, take you lappy, get to Thailand - and if you can play grind away and live like a king if you can back £20 a day


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: pokerfan on July 02, 2009, 10:42:35 PM
I had an amazing year in Australia a couple of years back - only issue at mo is its hard for English Gap Years to get work - lots of people I met at 21-25 have come home early in last few months.  If ytou do make it, Crown Casino was pretty soft.

Personally, take you lappy, get to Thailand - and if you can play grind away and live like a king if you can back £20 a day
Exactly, never get a permit in Aus anyway at this short notice and a Balla apartment in Thailand is only £80 a month. You can get a live in hooker for board n lodge a fireblade for peanuts and even grenade a cow for £50.


Title: Re: gap year
Post by: dousche on July 02, 2009, 11:01:19 PM
I had an amazing year in Australia a couple of years back - only issue at mo is its hard for English Gap Years to get work - lots of people I met at 21-25 have come home early in last few months.  If ytou do make it, Crown Casino was pretty soft.

Personally, take you lappy, get to Thailand - and if you can play grind away and live like a king if you can back £20 a day
Exactly, never get a permit in Aus anyway at this short notice and a Balla apartment in Thailand is only £80 a month. You can get a live in hooker for board n lodge a fireblade for peanuts and even grenade a cow for £50.

sounds like the perfect year!