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Take a trip with Top Deck to sunny Spain (including the party capital Ibiza) from R11895 per person.

So the matric results are out and Angie is happy with her 70.2 percent pass rate. But what does the future hold for you? Will you be studying further at a tech, university or other higher learning centre? Or are your plans not that finely tuned?

If more text books are not on the cards don’t despair because the ‘university of life’ is calling.

For a number of years Student Flights have assisted thousands of young adults in planning a working holiday experience or a gap year exploring the world. From au pairing in France to working on a Kibbutz in Israel Student Flights will get you sorted.

Apart from booking your flight Student Flights can also arrange separate tours and experiences wherever you’re going. They can also put together the gap year holiday of a lifetime. You’ll be whizzing around the world’s cultural hotspots of Europe or backpacking through South East Asia blogging and tweeting your way through it all.

From flights, accommodation, bus passes and visas to ISE student cards, travel insurance and tours to suit your budget Student Flights will get you going. They can also offer independent travel options. The experienced staff at Student Flights (who have worldwide travel knowledge) will have you jetting off on your adventures in no time at all.

A working holiday will broaden your horizons as you experience different cultures, loads of exciting people and awesome, diverse travel opportunities. Your call to Student Flights is just the start of your personal journal of discovery. Go on – get the education you really want from the ‘university of life’.

Working as a camp counsellor in the United States summer camps is one way to experience your Gap Year. If you’re a sporting person who loves that outdoors, has a passion for working with kids and is aged between 18 and 30 you can apply for this working holiday at Student Flights.

Taking up an au pair job in the United States, the Netherlands, Austria, France or Germany will allow you to work and travel while there. Once placed with a family you get free board and lodging is a safe and structured environment. And with travel time built into your programme you get to see the sights and sounds of your country of choice. You will need to have a drivers licence, matric, passion and experience working with kids, funds to travel and be aged between 18 and 26.

If you have a strong work ethic and want to work with like-minded young people then sign up for a Kibbutz in Israel. This two to six month programme offers you a true cultural experience and plenty of travel opportunities to the Greek Isles and Egypt. While you work you will have loads of fun and meet tons of interesting people. You need to be aged between 18 and 32 to qualify and be willing to work hard.

If you’re looking for a pure travel experience sans the working bit then try out a Contiki or Top Deck tour for size.

Cruise off the Dalmatian Coast and discover Croatia with Contiki from R8070 per person sharing excluding flights. This cruise includes seven nights twin-share accommodation with breakfast daily, five lunches and two dinners. You’ll also visit all major destinations and two world heritage sites. Get your mates to join in on the fun and the price just keeps going south as further discounts apply.

Or take a trip with Top Deck to sunny Spain (including the party capital Ibiza) from R11895 per person sharing excluding flights. You get nine nights hotel accommodation with breakfast daily, five dinners and all ferry crossings. You’ll be visiting Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and of course the hot and happening Ibiza.

Enjoy lazy days and crazy nights exploring this Mediterranean party paradise. Known for its world famous nightlife, clubs and top international DJs, Ibiza is the place to go to really let your hair down. Spend your days soaking up the sun by the beach or check out some of the island’s untouched World Heritage Sites including “God’s Finger” in the Benirras Bay. Valid for travel between May and September but book now to get this great price.

For more information on these and other life changing Gap Years or Working Holidays contact Student Flights on 0860 400 737 or visit www.studentflights.co.za.

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