You might assume that when you start university, you are committing to spending a good number of years in one single location, working hard to get that degree that can then open up all of the other opportunities that life has to offer. For some people, this is very much the way that things to, but for others, the world can literally be your oyster even when you are a university student! If you are someone who has the travel itch and wants to see as much of the world as possible before you have to settle down into a stable career, then university is the best time to get out there. It’s time to think outside of the box and find out all of the different ways that you can make this dream a reality. Here are five great ways that students can effectively globe-trot for free.

1. Cultural Exchange and Study Schemes

Do some research into the sorts of study opportunities that your university offers. Is there a chance of a placement year? First off, what is a placement year? Put simply, it is the chance to spend one of your degree years studying at a partner university in another country. You will still be on track to complete your studies but will have had that privilege of being able to spend one of those years in a different country, enjoying a different culture and way of life.

2. Teach English Abroad at a Camp or School

Summers can be long when you are a student, so why not take them as an opportunity to spread your wings and bring your skills to people in another part of the world? There are plenty of camps and summer school across the globe who need English language tutors and teachers, you might be a perfect candidate for taking up such a role.

3. Study Abroad

Rather than settling for a placement year, what about applying to universities abroad for your entire degree program? More and more people are doing this these days and having a full college experience in a different country can be really rewarding, not to mention you can apply for all kinds of grants and scholarships to make sure it is as cost friendly as possible.

4. Do It for Charity

The great thing about universities is that they have lots of different charity partners that they like to work with. Why not look into this and get yourself involved with a project that could send you abroad with some classmates for charity purposes? There are plenty of great causes that always welcome and accept students who want to make a difference whilst seeing another part of the world.

5. Utilise Your Friends

One of the best things about university is making lots of new friends, and there is a good chance that at least a few of these new friends will have homes abroad that you can get a free holiday out of every now and then!