Posted on 06 June 2013 in Sports Coaching South Africa
Q&A with a Sports Coaching South Africa Participant
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Posted on 05 June 2013 in Work Australia
Work Australia participant Claire tells us about her experience with our partner organisation, Work N Holiday in Sydeney, Australia.
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Posted on 05 June 2013 in Work Canada
Former University of Leeds student Helen shares her experience of working in a Canadian ski resort!
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Posted on 16 April 2013 in Work Canada
I first heard about BUNAC from a girl that I worked with a few years ago. The visa summed up exactly what I wanted to do,
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Posted on 13 March 2013 in Work Australia
We landed in Sydney, still in a dream-like state, with the reality of actually being in Australia on a BUNAC Working holiday visa had yet to sink in!
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Posted on 27 February 2013 in Work America
After completely exhausting my Uni loan last year, I thought I had no other choice but to work during the summer. So, after discovering BUNAC and real
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Posted on 27 February 2013 in Work New Zealand
I found a job easily when I got to Paihia, I worked in a restaurant called Titos. I loved working there. It was a new place that had only been open
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Posted on 21 February 2013 in Work New Zealand
I signed up to Work New Zealand with BUNAC (highly recommended, by the way), and after a heap of help from them getting flights and visas etc. sorted,
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Posted on 11 February 2013 in Work Canada
When I announced that I was going on a Working Holiday Visa with BUNAC to Canada, the first thing everyone asked was why Canada?
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Posted on 17 December 2012 in Work America
Keane Shaw, 19 from Nottingham, tells us how Work America helped kick start his dream career in fashion!
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Posted on 17 December 2012 in Work America
Annie, who spent this summer working in New York City, tells us her top tips for getting off the beaten track and beating the Big Apple tourist traps!
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Posted on 17 December 2012 in Work America
Katie McCormack, 19 from Nottingham, spent summer 2010 having the time of her life in New Hampshire on Work America.
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Posted on 17 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Did you know that New Zealand has been named both “Adventure Capital of the World” AND “Most Peaceful Place on Earth”?
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Once I arrived in Auckland I found employment almost immediately. In my position I was responsible for placing
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
A 2 week USA holiday is not enough! And it wasn't for Fran who, after her first taste of the States, couldn't wait to get back for a working holiday!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Four hours north of Auckland is the Bay of Islands, and Paihia is at the heart of this often overlooked, but
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
We arrived in Auckland and were met by Kiran from BUNAC/IEP...the most enthusiastic Kiwi I think we will ever
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Hello BUNAC! I just wanted to email and say thank you! I am having an amazing time here in Auckland
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Leoni Jesner, 20, from Glasgow had the summer of a lifetime in L.A. on the BUNAC Work America programme!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Scott, from Glasgow, found his first working abroad adventure a breeze with Work America.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
David spent last summer on the Work America programme, living up to the 'holiday' part of a working holiday visa in vacay hot-spot Cape Cod!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
How would it feel to have your summer sorted already? Rebecca has! A job, accommodation and a flight to the States...
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
After some job hunting we stumbled across a job in a vineyard in Flat Point, 2 hours drive from Wellington.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
We've moved into our new house and everything has been sweet as (bro)...its nice to have a roof over our heads
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
The weeks coming up to our birthdays, we debated what to do...as it had been a while since we last had a break (almost 2 weeks!)
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
I spent my summer working on a theme park in Ocean City, Maryland on BUNAC's Work America programme.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
My sister & I have recently returned from 14 months on BUNAC's Work New Zealand programme and have been reflecting on many of our experiences, good an
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Last summer I spent just under four months taking part on BUNAC’s Work America programme, living and working in Peoria, Illinois.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Work America appealed to me as it was the chance to experience a whole new way of life
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
After a sheltered two years at university, I decided I needed to see a bit more of the world and gain some independence.
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Posted on 21 February 2013 in Work New Zealand
A brief overview of our 14 month Work New Zealand trip…
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
BUNAC's Aimee, who is currently based in our New York office has put together a handful of free or cheap must-dos in the Big Apple!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Zoe Ball, 21, from Essex has been living it up Stateside for the past few months on the Work America programme.
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Posted on 17 December 2012 in Work Canada
With a Whistler employer confirmed already to interview BUNAC participants in October 2013, we got the low down on working in Canada for the season.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Roisin has already bagged her job for Work America, using BUNAC's exclusive online Job Zone! See how she did it here!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
I had always fancied visiting New York and the opportunity to live and work there for a few months sounded amazing.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Catriona’s second time on Work America was crammed full of adventure. Here are her top ten highlights…
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
I had the most amazing time the previous summer in America and so I decided that I would like to go back!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Keeping it in the family, Ellie is prepping her own Work America adventure on the recommendation of her mum who also did it when she was a student!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
I came over here to experience something different, a new place, new people, different culture, and that is certainly what I got!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work Canada
I have been living and working in Canada for 10 months now
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
First and foremost, I would have never been able to work out here if it wasn't for the BUNAC programme!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Steve Gellett, 20, from Liverpool, kicked off his Work New Zealand gap year in style last February when he took BUNAC’s group flight to Auckland…
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work Canada
After what has been, without doubt, the best seven months of my life I am coming home.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
By working in America, I had the opportunity to live amongst the culture...
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
After years of wanting to work in America, last summer Debbie made her dreams come true on Work America!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
I’d always wanted to work in America and was really excited when I found out about the Work America programme through BUNAC.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Already counting the days until June 1st, Daniel gives us the low-down on how he's landed his Work America summer job in the beautiful Cape Cod.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
"'Sat in a cafe in New Orleans - loving the live jazz and beignets!' Now how often do you get to boast that?" Make the most of 3 months on WorkAmerica
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work Canada
27-year-old Richard from Bedford tells us how his experience of Work Canada changed his life.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
BUNACer Emily Davies, 28 from Suffolk, tells us all about her amazing 'TRAMPING' adventure while on the Work New Zealand programme!
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Our Christmas day was very different to what we are used to. It began with opening presents, then we headed off to the beach for a paddle in the sea.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
The winter season in New Zealand is great. Wherever you live in Queenstown you seem to have a stunning view of the mountains and Lake Wakatipu.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
I did WNZ and lived in Queenstown during the winter season. I worked in a shop to fund the fun and rented an apartment with an impressive lake view
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
A graduate of the University of Strathclyde, Kirsty tells us about her Work America experience and how she found love...
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
The end of our time in Wellington has come, so we will give all you a little update of our final days in the Capital.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Olivia Priestley, 21 from London, shares the story of her epic Work New Zealand quest to see every Lord of the Rings location that Kiwiland has to off
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
It is almost a year since we left NZ, after a wonderful 14 month Work NZ experience, and we are still reliving many wonderful memories and photos.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work America
Carly, from the University of Leeds, found her perfect package for her all-American summer!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Liz Stokes, 23 from Stratford-Upon-Avon, tell us about her Olympic experience on Work Canada.
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Posted on 14 December 2012 in Work Canada
Nicky Torkington, 26, from Hampshire is currently living it up on the Work Canada programme after taking the 23rd June group flight to Vancouver!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Sarah,31, from London embarked on a camping trip in the Great Outdoors that was anything but relaxing, but she explains why it was her trip highlight!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Nicola Clemmit, 29 from North Yorkshire, tells us why her Work New Zealand experience was so good, that once wasn't enough!
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Posted on 15 April 2013 in Work Canada
As Elizabeth Shepherd, 25 from Warwickshire, approaches the end of her Work Canada adventure, she tells us about the highlights of her trip so far.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Imagine living on top of a mountain plateau 7,000ft above sea level and it still being 32 degrees celsius.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
So, I am in Flagstaff, my base for the next three months!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
My first project was in Zion National park in Utah.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
My third project left on Wednesday and was at the Grand Canyon.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
There were four of us who had decided to go to Santa Fe on our days off, and it turned out that another five girls were also heading that way.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
My penultimate project took me back to Zion. I was really looking forward to this project as we had a great crew, and it was in a stunning location.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Being on the ten week Volunteer USA programme means that you get time for five 8-day projects.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
I had an amazing experience on Volunteer USA. The projects were in the most spectacular locations...
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Sooo, I'm back from Wupatki and it was rather awesome.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
At the end of last year, I found myself at a loose end. I knew I didn’t want to spend the run up to uni just hanging around.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Philip, 22, from Tyneside, has walked the set of the Lord of the Rings, climbed glaciers and been snowboarding;
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Daniel Harvey recently returned from an unforgettable summer on Volunteer USA - AND solved one of life's mysteries! He tells us about his experience.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Daniel Wyles, 22, from Derby had the summer of his life sleeping under the stars in the Grand Canyon and hitting the casinos of Las Vegas.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Looking for gap year ideas? Rosanne took part in our Volunteer USA programme. Here, in her own words she explains her journey.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Jack discovered a world of opportunities on Volunteer USA, as he was asked to return to work on the project the following year. Here's his story.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
22-year-old David from Durham shares his Volunteer USA experience.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Rob Merton, a University of Warwick student, spent this summer on Volunteer USA. Here's an excerpt from his fab travel blog.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
James took a step outside his comfort zone and found himself working with the greatest view in the world on Volunteer USA!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Jenny Luty, 23, from High Wycombe first joined the Work Canada programme in 2009 – and loved Vancouver so much she’s gone back for more!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Volunteer USA
Having spotted Volunteer USA on a friend's facebook, Sam, from Yorkshire, found himself stepping off a coach at Heathrow bound for Arizona!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Teach & Travel China
Well, this will be my last group email from China... because I am coming home!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Teach & Travel China
After a few days to recover from jetlag, it was time to get into the teacher training. We’re all really looking forward to starting classes!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Teach & Travel China
China! It's just been crazy. I must say the orientation days have been an absolute life saver...
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Teach & Travel China
Kianie, Teach and Travel China assistant, tells us about the first week of the programme for the new recruits!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Teach & Travel China
Anjanie tells us about her mamouth journey from Zhejiang to Shanghai (and back again!) whilst on her Teach and Travel China expedition!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Teach & Travel China
Congratulations to the Winter 2011 intake of Teach and Travel China participants, who have recently graduated from the teacher training programme.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
If you’re about to head off on your first international adventure then one thing is certain: you will soon encounter the classic dilemma...
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Last year, I embarked on a 16 month trip across North America.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Sports Coaching South Africa
It's been 2 years since I jumped on a plane and arrived in Port Elizabeth, and I can honestly say it was one of the best things I have ever done!
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Posted on 04 March 2013 in Sports Coaching South Africa
Robert Wheatley has spent an incredible summer on Sports Coaching South Africa. He tells us what life is really like!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
I remember this girl from when I was younger, she was bright and shiny, vibrant and colourful.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Louis Claydon, 23 from Leicestershire, shares his story of his time in Toronto on Work Canada.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
You guys at Work Australia have been flawless and an absolute blast!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much I enjoyed my time in Australia and to let you know that I am hoping to go back next year!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
I’m enjoying Sydney so far and IEP has been a great help!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Hey everyone! Just thought I’d quickly throw in my two cents worth to all those thinking of applying to the BUNAC Work Australia programme.... DO IT!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Sarah Wayne, 30 from Cambridge, tells us about her organic Work Canada experience!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Wildlife Conservation South Africa
Annette from the BUNAC Volunteer team recently visited the projects and volunteers on Wildlife Conservation South Africa.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
As Charlotte begins her adventures Down-Under on Work Australia, she checks in with BUNAC HQ to tell us all how her first month has treated her!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Wildlife Conservation South Africa
Victoria from West Yorkshire choose BUNAC's Volunteer South Africa Wildlife Conservation Project for her first solo travels.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Mark Watmough, 26 from Lancashire shares his Work Canada experience.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Wildlife Conservation South Africa
Animal-lover Sinead had the time of her life on Wildlife Conservation Lion Project in South Africa!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Our resident BUNA-Down Under, Charlotte, checks in as she hits the 3-month mark of her Aussie adventure on Work Australia!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Spending a Working Holiday overseas was the best decision I ever made!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Going on BUNAC’s Work Austraila programme is the best thing I have ever done, they took the stress out of everything.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Now that her studies are complete, have a read of what Sarah has been thinking of before she zips off to Oz with Work Australia!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Simon, 32, from Aberystwyth, went to Canada with his girlfriend on BUNAC's Work Canada programme
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
When we first arrived we decided to buy a car – we really wanted to just drive off and not know where we were going to end up!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Welcome to what I hope is the start of a wonderful adventure in Australia.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Natalie from Doncaster tells us about the beginning of her Work Australia adventure…
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
I'd just graduated and wanted to take a gap year. A friend of mine had been away through BUNAC before so she recommended them to me.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
University comes to a close and the lights go down on studying, it's the real world now!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Sam tells BUNAC about his time living & working in Australia for 7 months.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
They say time flies when you're having fun and for our BUNA-Down Under, Charlotte, reaches the mid-point of her Work Australia year, she doesn't know
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Hayley Rivers, 24, from Essex loved Work Australia so much she ended up getting a visa to stay for an extra year - dedication!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Fiona, a post graduate student at the University of Warwick, recently completed BUNAC's 12 month Work Canada programme.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Hannah Summerfield, 23 from Coventry, recently returned from a gap year of a lifetime on Work Australia. Check out her story!
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Check out the latest e-mail we received from Work Australia participant Tom, 23 from Buckinghamshire.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
Charlie Walker, 22 from Bedford, tell us about his Work Australia adventure.
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work New Zealand
Evie joins us from the flip-side where she's having her very own Tolkien-esque adventure on Work Nz
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Canada
Lizzie, 23 from Ipswich shares a typical day of her Work Canada experience
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Posted on 13 December 2012 in Work Australia
They say time flies when you're having fun and for our BUNA-Down Under, Charlotte, reaches the mid-point of her Work Australia year...
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Posted on 12 December 2012 in Work America
Julia spent her summer after graduation working on a campground in Martha's Vineyard on Work America.
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Posted on 12 December 2012 in Work America
Amy spent her university summer holiday working in a ranch in Wyoming, working on the front desk and guiding hiking tours on Work America.
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