I don''t think I''ll ever forget the year I spent on a working holiday in Sydney! For me, this experience became an opportunity to decide, ''From now on, I won''t worry about what others think; I''ll live my life on my own!'' It gave me the chance to make that resolution, and through various experiences I gained confidence in many areas! 365 days, my reliable Australian working holiday guide by my side! Choi Nam-mi — gap year gaper (25) |
# I couldn''t finish my university life spending it so idly, so I decided to participate in the Australian working holiday gap year project.
Hello. I''m Nam-mi Choi, a 25-year-old university student!
Last year I went on a gap year program to Thailand with a friend, and this time I went on a working holiday in Sydney, Australia by myself through the gap year working holiday guide project. Including travel after the Aussie working holiday, I was away for about a year.
Before leaving for the working holiday, I was spending a dull university life,I thought I couldn''t end my university life like this, so I considered the gap year working holiday project.I wanted to spend meaningful time, but activities like volunteering or internships that cost a lot were financially difficult at the moment, so I looked into a working holiday where I could earn money while living.
And because there were many people saying that if you go on a working holiday you''ll end up unable to find a job and just waste your time,Wanting to live properly, I applied for the 365-day Gap Year Australia working holiday guide project, which manages jobs, accommodation, visas, and so on for a year.
*For Nam-mi Choi, who wanted to have her own time through new challenges and future working holidays,activities for unique challenges, life planning, and customized 1:1 personal missions for a successful working holiday were provided daily, and a gap year notebook that allowed her to reflect and make plans was also provided.
# How did you prepare for the Australian working holiday?
For the working holiday preparation, I only prepared the visa and other required documents as instructed by Gap Year and local Australian organizations. Some people write their English resumes in Korea before going,I wrote mine after arriving in Australia, getting help directly at the organization office linked to the Gap Year project.They guided me on how to write it, edited it, and I could even print it at the office!
When packing personal necessities, I think I looked at many working holiday reviews on the Gap Year blog. I tried to minimize luggage as much as possible, but I packed ample emergency medicine and cosmetics, and found them useful.
# Through the working holiday, I was curious whether I could have various experiences on my own, and I wanted to do that!
To be honest, during this one-year working holiday I felt more motivated to challenge myself alone than to seek change.My first gap year was with a friend and we had a great time, but I wondered what would have happened if that friend hadn''t been there.
So this time I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could do well on my own.I wondered if I could boldly have various experiences by myself, and I wanted to go about it that way.
# Through this gap year, I was able to resolve, ''From now on I''ll live my life!''
One of the good things during the working holiday was that I didn''t have the burden of feeling like I had to work at a big stable company for a long time. I didn''t have to worry about my parents'' or friends'' opinions, nor feel the need to compare myself and shrink back.
Whether I was doing cleaning work or working in a factory, no one asked, ''Why are you doing that kind of job?''They said that as long as I''m doing work I can do, I''m satisfied, and I can earn money, it''s a decent job.
I used to care a lot about how I appeared to others, but this gave me a chance to think again, ''From now on, I should live my own life.''
# Through a one-year working holiday, my confidence increased in various ways!
And through a one-year working holiday in Australia, my confidence increased a lot in various areas.I especially feel that I''m definitely more comfortable when going abroad or using English. Now, at least, I have the confidence to start a conversation.
And while getting help from a local Sydney working-holiday guide organization was really useful and convenient, you can also walk around the city with your resume and submit it to cafes or restaurants yourself, and just as there are many part-time job sites in our country, there are also lots of job-hunting sites in Australia, so I recommend trying on your own!
If you look for jobs yourself, apply, and even participate in the occasional open interview, I think it will be a good experience.If you find a job and work like that, it will be rewarding and you''ll feel proud of yourself. Of course, thanks to the working-holiday guide program that provides ongoing 24-hour support behind the scenes, I was able to take on challenges more freely!
# The local Australian agency of the working-holiday guide program was convenient because it helped with initial settlement and recommended and connected me to jobs in various fields!
The local agency of the gap year working-holiday guide program helps you settle in when you first arrive in Australia and then suggests various jobs.Rather than following a group''s schedule, it''s a system where you can receive help as much as you request when you need it.
The local Australian agency guided me to city accommodation when I first arrived, and if you visit their office they help with phone activation, opening a bank account, provide general explanations about the working holiday, and run orientation sessions about various trips or camps you can experience in Australia.
After that, whenever I wanted to change jobs, move, take a vacation to travel, or encountered big or small problems, I could always visit the office and get help.
# ¡Mis lugares recomendados para visitar en Australia!
Hay muchísimos lugares para visitar y conocer, incluso solo en Sídney. La Ópera y el Puente del Puerto, por supuesto. Es un poco caro, pero también puedes escalar el Puente del Puerto. (Si vives en Sídney, creo que vale la pena probarlo al menos una vez).
- Morisset Park:Está lejos, pero se puede llegar en transporte público. Es un lugar donde dejan sueltos en un campo a canguros y ualabíes jóvenes; si llevas zanahorias o verduras, la experiencia puede ser mucho mejor que la de un zoológico.
- La Perouse: Es famoso por ser escenario de rodajes, se llega en autobús, no está muy lejos y tiene unos paisajes preciosos.
- The Rocks:Está cerca del Puente del Puerto; todos los fines de semana se celebra un mercadillo y es un lugar estupendo para llevar una manta de picnic y relajarse.
Además,el Festival Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, el Festival del Día de Pascua, etc.¡Había muchísimas cosas diferentes para disfrutar y ver!
# ¡Mis consejos personales para una estancia de trabajo en Australia!
- Idioma
: Como escucharás y hablarás mucho más que estudiar teoría o gramática, si quieres prepararte antes de irte a trabajar al extranjero, lo mejor es que te centres en la conversación. Escucha inglés a menudo en tu día a día; las clases de inglés por teléfono también pueden ayudar. Sobre todo, es importante confiar en tu inglés. Si no entiendes a alguien, intenta captar al menos una frase, la última palabra o algunas palabras, y ten la confianza de que, aunque no hables perfectamente, si dices algo, la otra persona de alguna manera te entenderá. ¡Esa confianza es muy importante! :)
- Alojamiento
: Una de las mayores preocupaciones al instalarse al comienzo de una estancia de trabajo es el alojamiento, pero los lugares que ofrecía la organización eran excelentes en cuanto a ubicación, instalaciones, servicio y ambiente. Puedes pedir ayuda a la organización o buscar por tu cuenta el lugar que quieras en sitios web de alojamiento. Me resultaron muy útiles Booking.com, Hostelworld, Airbnb y Gumtree (un sitio australiano de anuncios clasificados e inmobiliarios).
- Comida
: Hay muchísimos restaurantes deliciosos, pero si quieres ahorrar, te recomiendo cocinar en casa siempre que puedas. El precio de los alimentos es similar al de Corea o incluso más bajo, así que, si te alojas por mucho tiempo, te recomiendo preparar tus propias comidas.
- Otras cosas que llevar
: En Australia encontrarás casi todo lo que necesitas, así que es mejor llevar poco equipaje, salvo lo imprescindible. En Sídney, en particular, hay muchos restaurantes coreanos (que son muy caros) y tiendas de comestibles coreanas. Además, los productos coreanos que venden en los supermercados no son caros, así que no hace falta llevar comida como fideos instantáneos.
¡Mi año sabático!
Experiencia ★★★★
: ¡Creo que puede variar según lo proactivo que seas!
Aprendizaje ★★★
: Lo que aprendas dependerá del trabajo que elijas, pero creo que lo más importante que aprendí fue inglés. Como el inglés pasa a formar parte de la vida cotidiana, ¡siento que me familiaricé con él de forma natural!
Entorno ★★★★★
: El aire es limpio, el clima es agradable, la ciudad y la naturaleza conviven y me pareció un entorno realmente bueno para vivir. Sídney, en particular, tiene buen transporte, ¡así que es estupendo tomar el tren para hacer excursiones a las zonas cercanas!
Seguridad ★★★★
: ¡En general, Sídney era bastante segura!
Ocio ★★★★★
: El horario de trabajo varía según el empleo, por lo que el tiempo libre entre semana también cambia, pero normalmente se tiene tiempo libre los fines de semana. Puedes hacer excursiones de un día a lugares cercanos, y también es estupendo aprovechar los fines de semana o los días festivos para visitar otras ciudades. En el centro de Sídney hay muchos lugares ideales para relajarse, hacer ejercicio o hacer turismo, ¡así que puedes aprovechar muy bien tu tiempo libre! :)
Visitado por la Sra. Choi Nam-mi Proyecto de guía para una estancia de trabajo de 365 días en Australia¿Quieres más información?
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