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5 Reasons to Take a Backpacking Trip After Graduation

5 Reasons to Take a Backpacking Trip After Graduation

Upon finishing school, young people often find themselves at a unique crossroads in their lives. While some may feel the need to rush into the corporate world, others want to take an alternate route. Many new graduates feel the urge to take a break and travel before they start a lifetime of work and responsibilities. It may seem like a detour, but it’s a scenic road that may very well lead to golden opportunities.

 

If you’re debating what to do after you get your diploma, we say go with your instinct. Go on an adventure and live a little! Here are five reasons to travel after graduation:

 

1. You have fewer responsibilities

Take advantage of this unique point in your adult life when you have the least amount of duties you ever will. Now is the time to see different parts of the world and get to know yourself a little better. Soon, you will have a seemingly endless list of obligations. You will start working, perhaps even get married, have children, and take care of pets—all of which are lovely, but will make your travel plans much more complicated.

 

2. You can still enjoy student discounts

Most travel discounts are given to people between 12 and 26 years old. These are called student discounts, and you can use them even if you’ve recently graduated. Most hotels and travel agencies slash off their prices for young people to make traveling more affordable. You can also use these discounts on airfare, tours, and some souvenir shops. Being young certainly has its perks; make the most out of it and have fun!

 

3. You can stay at hostels

These budget-friendly inns are made for young travelers and backpackers who want to have the time of their lives. Hostels create a warm and fun environment that makes it easy for their guests to mingle and share experiences. Here, you’ll meet lots of people from all over the world and learn about different cultures. Traveling expands not only your social connections but also enriches your life.

 

Some people worry that hostels aren’t safe, but this is a misconception. In truth, they’re just as safe as hotels. Those with good reviews have security cameras installed and offer personal lockers for their guests. Additionally, hostel staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They can provide you with helpful tips on places to go, things to see, and food to try. Once in your life, try to experience this inexpensive way of traveling. When you get older and have kids, vacations will set your budget back much more!

 

4. Travel improves your resume

You may be worried that most of your classmates will be employed while you are out there, living the nomad life. Traveling will not push you out of the race. Quite the contrary, it may even be good for your future career.

 

By expanding your horizons, you will make discoveries about the world and yourself. You will develop your problem-solving and interpersonal skills. These are practical abilities that will make you stand out among other candidates once you apply for a job. Furthermore, traveling is a good conversation topic for interviews! Many employers love to hear about trips that candidates went on to learn more about themselves. It tells them that you’ve experienced being out of your comfort zone—something that’s needed when you enter the workforce.

 

5. You just may encounter an exciting opportunity

There are more opportunities and lessons in real life than what’s taught in the classroom. Sometimes, the only way to realize this is when you take that risk and step out into the open. Traveling will inspire you to find your true passion. It could open doors you didn’t even know existed when you were still studying.

 

The bottom line here is that the world is big, so get going while you can. Traveling after college will change your life in the best way possible. What are you waiting for?

 

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