The decision has been made for a long time: After completing your bachelor's degree, you will go to New Zealand for six months as a work & traveler - a good decision, because work & travel brings you many advantages . You've finally saved up the necessary change and now it's time to plan your trip. But where do you start? What do you have to plan, cancel and regulate at home? Questions upon questions that we would be happy to help you answer.
What needs to be done before you travel?
So that you can get on the plane without stress, we have put together a few points for you that you should definitely check off before you set off into the big, wide world.
- Refresh your language skills: After your Work & Travel stay, you will have an excellent command of the respective national language, but it can't hurt to know certain phrases and phrases in advance. Films and books in the original language of your target country, for example, are very helpful.
- Cancel contracts and subscriptions: gym, daily newspaper, favorite magazine - you won't need any of this abroad. That's why it's advisable to cancel unused subscriptions and contracts in good time to save the money, after all you can use it for your trip.
- Subletting an apartment: If you have a room in a shared apartment or even your own apartment, it is advisable to sublet it during your stay abroad. However, you should first clarify this with your landlord or shared apartment.
- Plan your itinerary: Make a rough plan of the places you definitely want to visit in your destination country. Of course, you can change this at any time, but it doesn't hurt to have a rough route in mind. Also think about the time of year you are traveling!
- Get equipment: A backpacker obviously needs a suitable backpack, a hiker needs suitable shoes. If you're not an outdoorsman, you can leave your shoes at home. If you mainly sleep in hostels, you don't need a thick sleeping bag. You see, the equipment you need also depends on how you want to organize your trip.
- Banking advice: Inform your bank about your upcoming trip and ask about credit cards, withdrawals abroad, etc. - after all, you don't want to suddenly find yourself without cash.
- Take out the necessary insurance: International health insurance is a must, but there are many other insurance policies that can be important for you, so it is advisable to carry out detailed research on the topic.
- Create a CV: In order to apply for jobs, you of course need a CV. Print out a few copies in advance and always be prepared, even if a spontaneous job contact arises. We also have a template ready for you.
- Find a job abroad: You can find out which jobs are available and how you can best get jobs in our article on the topic of Work & Travel – finding suitable jobs abroad .
Get off to a good start with individual travel packages
Planning a work & travel trip is not exactly the easiest exercise, so it is advisable to get support, especially at the beginning. Work and Traveler acts as your travel buddy and recommends great programs that will help you settle in, especially at the beginning of your trip. To do this, simply select the destination country you would like to travel to in the search mask, click on “Discover now” and take a look at the available travel packages.
For New Zealand, for example, you will find three offers. Each includes a specific number of overnight stays, group outings, job search assistance, and account opening assistance. Of course, packages vary from country to country, but they're a great way to get acclimated as a newbie - especially the first few days can be difficult when you arrive in an unfamiliar environment all alone. Just click through the countries and offers, you're sure to find what you're looking for!
The Work-and-Traveller.de portal is generally very informative when it comes to longer stays abroad. Take a close look at the page, check everything you need to know and simply contact the team by phone if you have any further questions. The Work and Traveler Countdown is also very useful, as it explains step by step when you should take care of which planning point. So nothing stands in the way of your trip!
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Organizing a work & travel trip properly is not easy, so we have important tips to help you plan.
