Planning Your Student Holiday on a Budget


Financing your travel plans when you are a student is a case of planning and organization. But it’s perfectly possible to have an amazing trip, without having to live off of canned food the entire time you’re away. Budgeting for your next big trip starts here, you’ll just have to decide where you’re going, and what to pack. It's really worth investing in an anti-theft device for your travels. After saving and planning your trip, it's important to keep your money and valuable possessions, such as passports and cameras safe. 

Part time work and student loans 

Getting a student loan and part time work is the most common way of raising money for a student holiday. Be strict with yourself and try and put by a set amount every month, and you will soon find that a little regular amount becomes enough to have a trip away. Using your leisure time to earn a little money will also mean that you’re not out spending it. Research how much it is going to cost for travel and accommodation and then factor in spending money. Give yourself a goal to save for and you can make sure you have enough for your dream trip. 

Volunteering holidays
 

Combining your holiday with a volunteering is a great way to see the world and also making a difference to other people’s lives. You could be helping to improve community buildings in Cuba, or teaching English to children in Peru. There are some amazing student volunteer programmes that will allow you to get away and do something incredibly rewarding and fulfilling at the same time. Often there is lodging in bunkhouses, so you will be sure to make some like-minded new friends. 

Take the bus 

If you want to see America, taking the bus is wonderfully cheap. The Greyhound (a.k.a The Dirty Dog) covers the entire country and is a great way to travel across such a diverse county. There are some good discounts for students that will help you to budget for travel. If you want to go off exploring, The Greyhound will store your luggage for you for 24 hours, allowing you to get out and about, without worrying about carrying around heavy bags. You can easily camp your way around the U.S.A with a bus ticket and a small tent. 

Become a house sitter


Becoming a house sitter means that you won’t have to pay for your accommodation, plus you will be helping someone that needs to know that their home is secure and looked after while they are away. No money is exchanged for services, but you will have somewhere to stay for free. Often you will be responsible for looking after pets, and doing small jobs, such as watering the plants and looking after the garden. You will have plenty of free time to explore the area which you are staying in. Plus house sitting can take you all over the world, you will just need to cover your travel costs and spending money. 

Going on holiday when you’re a student needn’t cost the earth. You can see the world on a budget and still have an amazing time.

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