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#I began to accept my desires more concretely #A time to better understand myself and reflect #Felt that I became stronger
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If anyone is thinking about taking a gap year, rather than being afraid, try it first and think about it afterwards! Instead of overthinking, just go and feel it! I really want to tell you this. If you spend your gap year cherishing yourself, discovering who you are, and valuing yourself, I believe you’ll be able to live safely and securely above all :).
A relaxed volunteer trip in Bali, Indonesia, where you can witness the most beautiful sunsets in the world Lee So-youngA gapper''s testimonial |
# Hello! I''m a person in my 30s who returned after doing deep self-exploration among nature and people.
Hello~ I''m Lee So-young, who leisurely returned from a trip to Bali that combined travel and volunteer work.
There were several reasons I participated in this program.The main reason was that I wanted to know myself better and become closer to myself. I wanted to more clearly understand what I like and dislike and to know more deeply who I am.
On the other hand, I wanted to escape a stifling life, find some ease, and rest. I also wanted to share love with nature and people while there.I came to Korean Gap Year with mixed feelings and had a conversation with a consultant through a consultation. I was recommended several programs, and I chose the Bali program because I liked it.
*For Lee So-young, time to become closer to herself and the relaxation of being in a place that harmonizes with nature and people were needed.We recommended a customized gap year plan through consultation for Lee So-young’s rest and transformation :) If you want a personalized plan on where and how to start making changes, I strongly recommend a 1:1 consultation with a gap year specialist!
A sure way to change your life: Gap Year 1:1 Consultation
# I expressed more, got to know myself, and faced a more comfortable life :)
During my gap year I had three milestones. First, to express both positive and negative feelings more comfortably and smoothly. Second, to maintain ongoing relationships with ease. Lastly, to know myself better and reflect. Just before heading to Bali, I also participated in Korean Gap Year’s language study programs in Malta and Manchester. I had similar goals during that time, but I wanted to focus even more on these areas in the Bali program.
I believed that all the milestones of my gap year would act like lubricant for my life when I returned to Korea after the gap year. Now that I''m back, I''m much more comfortable thanks to the effort I put in. Haha, I''m grateful for my past choices.
# The more I broke through my fears and expressed myself, the stronger I became — and I liked that!
I was happy to feel that I had become much stronger during this time! I realized how important and necessary it is to have the courage to express oneself, and I was grateful I could put it into practice.
Actually, expressing myself is easy to fear because of the world’s prejudices and standards. Especially in my case. I was worried about being disliked by someone, worried that I might be in the wrong, etc. Expressing love, and especially openly showing discomfort and speaking courageously, was difficult.But I realized that honestly and clearly expressing ''I am like this, my thoughts are like this, I am this kind of person'' ultimately creates more comfortable relationships and a more comfortable life for me.Of course, it''s still difficult for me to do this completely naturally. And it still takes a lot of courage. Haha. Still, I’ve improved a lot compared to before.
Because it was a different environment from the places I used to live, adapting here wasn''t always easy or simple. But each time that happened, I mustered the courage to express myself to those around me.Within the given environment, I tried to express my opinions as gently yet proactively as possible. That made things more comfortable over time. I grew closer to people, and more topics for conversation arose :)
In that process, I was glad to have the Korean Gap Year consultant and the mission coordinator who served as my emotional safe base. Whether things were good or difficult locally, I could share and unload what I faced sincerely without feeling emotional discomfort. I sincerely thank the two of them here!
# Pray, be brave, believe, express, and love! You change that much!
Compared to before, I’ve definitely become more able to accept and understand my desires concretely. I became calmly aware of myself.
To be honest... before going on my gap year, when I was having a hard time or feeling irritated, I would immediately get angry at someone, shout, or show irritation.Now, instead, look at me more. Observe the feelings you have right now and acknowledge them yourself, not anyone else.Ah, I was hurt by this aspect; I wanted that friend to care about it, but since they didn’t, I was sad. I wish they would see me this way, but they misunderstand me, so I feel wronged and sad. Or I want to rest more now, or I want to do more of something, etc. By recognizing myself, it felt like the knot finally began to loosen. I think this was the biggest change and the most precious fruit of my gap year.
If anyone is thinking about a gap year, rather than being afraid, try it first and then reflect! Instead of overthinking, just feel it first!This is something I really want to tell you.If you spend your gap year cherishing yourself, recognizing who you are, and valuing yourself, I believe you can live safely and securely above all :).
Of course, even as I say this I feel that it isn’t always that simple. However, I can say this because I feel I’m growing more each time I express myself. And every time I notice my own increasing ability to express myself, I feel at peace. Believing that I can keep growing and wanting to live and create a beautiful world together helped me to keep going. So I believe others can definitely do it too.
If I were to give my Bali gap year a title, I’d call it: “Pray, be brave, believe, express, and love!” It’s inspired by the movie “Eat Pray Love,” which was also filmed in Bali.Express and express again. Believe and believe again. Love and love again. I spent my gap year in that kind of self-fulfilling way. As much as I did during my gap year! Even after returning to Korea, I want to pray more, bravely believe, express, and love :) 💕
# Bali volunteer trip — here’s my daily routine while I was there!
Activities took place on weekdays and can largely be divided into weekday mornings and afternoons. In the mornings we did various activities, and in the afternoons we held English classes with the children. Morning activities included snorkeling, touring the village, making coconut oil, experiencing prayer culture, visiting local temples, going to waterfalls, and more!
After lunch, I taught the children English from 2 to 4 PM. We talked in English, played games, and had fun. Haha. On weekends I spent my free personal time—looking at the vast blue sea and beautiful sunsets, and sometimes visiting other areas. It was a time to get closer to nature, and I was very happy to see countless stars every night.
After classes, if I went out in front of the accommodation around 5:30 PM and sat by the beach, local kids and people who had finished work would roar up on motorcycles. They all came around sunset time. The children leisurely flew kites on the beach. Almost every day I would go out at that time, sit and watch the scenery, listen to music, and watch the sunset. That time was really peaceful. If you wake up early in the morning you can also see a beautiful sunrise.
I’d like to recommend a personal weekend activity. While in Bali, I took a jeep to Mount Batur to see the sunrise. You can really feel like you’re breathing in nature, and the night sky was truly spectacular—it''s a memory that stayed with me. It remains a wonderful memory, so I highly recommend it to others!
# Tips for preparing your own Bali volunteer gap year!
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As I mentioned earlier, through my Korean gap year I also visited Malta and Manchester in the UK. So at first I was worried about living abroad for a long time. But considering my body and health, I can say it was an excellent choice :) .
I prepared for departure step by step. I didn’t rush, did as much as I could, and left the rest to be as it came. Even if you prepare things in advance, they don’t always turn out exactly as you imagined, and even if you don’t prepare, things somehow get resolved in the moment!
# My Bali volunteer gap year is!
Experience ★★★★★
: During my stay in Bali, I was able to experience many activities! I also enjoyed meeting a diverse range of people!
Learning ★★★
: I learned about cultural differences. In particular, I liked seeing people pray inside their homes every day :)
Safety ★★★★
: It’s safe! It’s a very safe place! Still, Bali belly—that is, an upset stomach—can happen!
Leisure ★★★★
: I liked being able to spend my weekend freely. It was especially nice to relax while listening to the sound of the sea and to see the beautiful sunset :)
Lee So-youngvisited by Bali volunteer trip projectWant more information?!
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If anyone is thinking about taking a gap year, rather than being afraid, try it first and think about it afterwards! Instead of overthinking, just go and feel it! I really want to tell you this. If you spend your gap year cherishing yourself, discovering who you are, and valuing yourself, I believe you’ll be able to live safely and securely above all :).
A relaxed volunteer trip in Bali, Indonesia, where you can witness the most beautiful sunsets in the world Lee So-youngA gapper''s testimonial |
# Hello! I''m a person in my 30s who returned after doing deep self-exploration among nature and people.
Hello~ I''m Lee So-young, who leisurely returned from a trip to Bali that combined travel and volunteer work.
There were several reasons I participated in this program.The main reason was that I wanted to know myself better and become closer to myself. I wanted to more clearly understand what I like and dislike and to know more deeply who I am.
On the other hand, I wanted to escape a stifling life, find some ease, and rest. I also wanted to share love with nature and people while there.I came to Korean Gap Year with mixed feelings and had a conversation with a consultant through a consultation. I was recommended several programs, and I chose the Bali program because I liked it.
*For Lee So-young, time to become closer to herself and the relaxation of being in a place that harmonizes with nature and people were needed.We recommended a customized gap year plan through consultation for Lee So-young’s rest and transformation :) If you want a personalized plan on where and how to start making changes, I strongly recommend a 1:1 consultation with a gap year specialist!
A sure way to change your life: Gap Year 1:1 Consultation
# I expressed more, got to know myself, and faced a more comfortable life :)
During my gap year I had three milestones. First, to express both positive and negative feelings more comfortably and smoothly. Second, to maintain ongoing relationships with ease. Lastly, to know myself better and reflect. Just before heading to Bali, I also participated in Korean Gap Year’s language study programs in Malta and Manchester. I had similar goals during that time, but I wanted to focus even more on these areas in the Bali program.
I believed that all the milestones of my gap year would act like lubricant for my life when I returned to Korea after the gap year. Now that I''m back, I''m much more comfortable thanks to the effort I put in. Haha, I''m grateful for my past choices.
# The more I broke through my fears and expressed myself, the stronger I became — and I liked that!
I was happy to feel that I had become much stronger during this time! I realized how important and necessary it is to have the courage to express oneself, and I was grateful I could put it into practice.
Actually, expressing myself is easy to fear because of the world’s prejudices and standards. Especially in my case. I was worried about being disliked by someone, worried that I might be in the wrong, etc. Expressing love, and especially openly showing discomfort and speaking courageously, was difficult.But I realized that honestly and clearly expressing ''I am like this, my thoughts are like this, I am this kind of person'' ultimately creates more comfortable relationships and a more comfortable life for me.Of course, it''s still difficult for me to do this completely naturally. And it still takes a lot of courage. Haha. Still, I’ve improved a lot compared to before.
Because it was a different environment from the places I used to live, adapting here wasn''t always easy or simple. But each time that happened, I mustered the courage to express myself to those around me.Within the given environment, I tried to express my opinions as gently yet proactively as possible. That made things more comfortable over time. I grew closer to people, and more topics for conversation arose :)
In that process, I was glad to have the Korean Gap Year consultant and the mission coordinator who served as my emotional safe base. Whether things were good or difficult locally, I could share and unload what I faced sincerely without feeling emotional discomfort. I sincerely thank the two of them here!
# Pray, be brave, believe, express, and love! You change that much!
Compared to before, I’ve definitely become more able to accept and understand my desires concretely. I became calmly aware of myself.
To be honest... before going on my gap year, when I was having a hard time or feeling irritated, I would immediately get angry at someone, shout, or show irritation.Now, instead, look at me more. Observe the feelings you have right now and acknowledge them yourself, not anyone else.Ah, I was hurt by this aspect; I wanted that friend to care about it, but since they didn’t, I was sad. I wish they would see me this way, but they misunderstand me, so I feel wronged and sad. Or I want to rest more now, or I want to do more of something, etc. By recognizing myself, it felt like the knot finally began to loosen. I think this was the biggest change and the most precious fruit of my gap year.
If anyone is thinking about a gap year, rather than being afraid, try it first and then reflect! Instead of overthinking, just feel it first!This is something I really want to tell you.If you spend your gap year cherishing yourself, recognizing who you are, and valuing yourself, I believe you can live safely and securely above all :).
Of course, even as I say this I feel that it isn’t always that simple. However, I can say this because I feel I’m growing more each time I express myself. And every time I notice my own increasing ability to express myself, I feel at peace. Believing that I can keep growing and wanting to live and create a beautiful world together helped me to keep going. So I believe others can definitely do it too.
If I were to give my Bali gap year a title, I’d call it: “Pray, be brave, believe, express, and love!” It’s inspired by the movie “Eat Pray Love,” which was also filmed in Bali.Express and express again. Believe and believe again. Love and love again. I spent my gap year in that kind of self-fulfilling way. As much as I did during my gap year! Even after returning to Korea, I want to pray more, bravely believe, express, and love :) 💕
# Bali volunteer trip — here’s my daily routine while I was there!
Activities took place on weekdays and can largely be divided into weekday mornings and afternoons. In the mornings we did various activities, and in the afternoons we held English classes with the children. Morning activities included snorkeling, touring the village, making coconut oil, experiencing prayer culture, visiting local temples, going to waterfalls, and more!
After lunch, I taught the children English from 2 to 4 PM. We talked in English, played games, and had fun. Haha. On weekends I spent my free personal time—looking at the vast blue sea and beautiful sunsets, and sometimes visiting other areas. It was a time to get closer to nature, and I was very happy to see countless stars every night.
After classes, if I went out in front of the accommodation around 5:30 PM and sat by the beach, local kids and people who had finished work would roar up on motorcycles. They all came around sunset time. The children leisurely flew kites on the beach. Almost every day I would go out at that time, sit and watch the scenery, listen to music, and watch the sunset. That time was really peaceful. If you wake up early in the morning you can also see a beautiful sunrise.
I’d like to recommend a personal weekend activity. While in Bali, I took a jeep to Mount Batur to see the sunrise. You can really feel like you’re breathing in nature, and the night sky was truly spectacular—it''s a memory that stayed with me. It remains a wonderful memory, so I highly recommend it to others!
# Tips for preparing your own Bali volunteer gap year!
As I mentioned earlier, through my Korean gap year I also visited Malta and Manchester in the UK. So at first I was worried about living abroad for a long time. But considering my body and health, I can say it was an excellent choice :) .
I prepared for departure step by step. I didn’t rush, did as much as I could, and left the rest to be as it came. Even if you prepare things in advance, they don’t always turn out exactly as you imagined, and even if you don’t prepare, things somehow get resolved in the moment!
# My Bali volunteer gap year is!
Experience ★★★★★
: During my stay in Bali, I was able to experience many activities! I also enjoyed meeting a diverse range of people!
Learning ★★★
: I learned about cultural differences. In particular, I liked seeing people pray inside their homes every day :)
Safety ★★★★
: It’s safe! It’s a very safe place! Still, Bali belly—that is, an upset stomach—can happen!
Leisure ★★★★
: I liked being able to spend my weekend freely. It was especially nice to relax while listening to the sound of the sea and to see the beautiful sunset :)
Lee So-youngvisited by Bali volunteer trip projectWant more information?!
Click the banner belowplease!
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