Ideas for a 4-month summer between degrees

apologies for the spelling, im on the mobile version of the site and theres no editing option!

Thanks for all the ideas and discussions....

As for the career aspect, I have close to 2 years of quality internship experience in engineering (meaning that the stuff I did is identical to typical responsibilities of a junior engineer out of school.

In fact, the internship experience led directly to my decision to pursue master degree even though I am already secured for employment after graduation.

Thus this summer, with some savings in hand, I do want to take time off, but in a meaningful way.

Hi Ambassador,

Unsure what kind of engineering you did, but if it was along the lines of buildings etc, I have a suggestion for you.

I recently did some volunteering abroad with Original Volunteers. They're an extremely flexible and cheap volunteering company with links around the world, and there are opportunities to help or even completely build schools/community centres etc (depending on need) by yourself.

When I was in Ghana, one guy who was there at the same time had spent 6 months there previously designing, funding and building a school by himself (with help from other volunteers and locals). He had returned again to continue his work in the community he had built his school in.

I am suggesting this as I thought maybe this experience may be something great on your resume to enhance the skills you currently have, if your work is in the building side of things (I'm aware there are lots of other types of engineers!).

Just something to think about anyway :) Have a fab time whatever you end up doing! 4 months to travel and explore is a luxury, enjoy!!

Given the fact you already have secured employment I would advise you to just go and enjoy yourself for 4 months. Who knows once you start the job when you will next have 4 months to travel again, make the most of it now.

I'm not sure how you define meaningful? Do you mean make a difference to someone elses life? Learn a new skill? Is travel just for your own personal enjoyment meaningful enough?

Just through travelling you will pick up some language skills, get to experience other cultures, improve social skills etc. anyway.