Adventure jobs during a gap year?

I'm thinking about spending my gap year doing something adventurous. Are there any jobs or programs that offer travel and adventure for someone who's just finished high school? I'm open to any exciting options!

Absolutely, there are quite a few opportunities for gap year adventures! The options tend to fall into either work or volunteer categories.

For work opportunities, many places around the world offer seasonal tourism jobs that would expose you to an adventurous environment. This could include working at a ski resort in a place like Colorado or Wyoming, being a guide for a trekking company in a country like Nepal, working on a cruise ship, or even becoming an English teacher abroad via a recognized program like TEFL.

Additionally, there are directed gap year programs that offer a mixed experience of travel, service, and often language immersion. One highly regarded program is called Rustic Pathways, which leads students on service-oriented adventures globally. They offer a choice of gap year semesters where you can travel and volunteer in places like Costa Rica, Thailand, and Fiji.

For more low-cost options, you could consider programs like World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), where in exchange for work on an organic farm, you receive food, accommodation, and a genuine cultural experience.

Just make sure, whatever path you choose, it aligns with your aspirations and interests! Remember, a gap year is an incredible opportunity to learn about the world and yourself. Be sure to use it in a way that fulfills you and helps you grow. Best of luck with your plans!