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What is your plan after graduation?
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Have a quick look at the infographic. In what way is an infographic different from a "normal" reading text?

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Unpacking the Backpacker

Unpacking The Backpacker Find out what inspires our gap year travellers to take time off, where they go and on average how long they go for. These stats are based on results of recent surveys conducted by Essential Travel. The surveys were aimed at those who had been on a gap year and those planning a trip. Where do backpackers really go? North America/Canada & Australasia are most popular for 33% going on trips of 12 months + 40% of backpackers choose Europe for shorter trips "Еxplore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain How long do backpackers travel for? 12 month+ Gap Years are less popular than before Gap "years" are getting shorter 18 - 20 year olds go for... 1 2 3 4 Past Present month months months months 8 62% months months months months 9 10 11 12 37% months months months months 23% 23% 16% 13% Females are more likely to go on longer gap years of 9 months or more 18 - 20 years 21 - 25 years 26 - 30 years 14% 3% "Yes to a gap year! Good to encourage an understanding of other cultures." 22-year-old Sam's Dad How old are travellers? Those who have already been * Those planning their trip * 2% 3% 12% 3% 7% 5% 13% First-time job seekers Still at school School leavers University leavers First-time job seekers Young professionals Career breakers 41% School leavers 23% First-time job seekers 19% School leavers 36% University leavers 36% University leavers Who are backpackers travelling with? Travelling with friends or siblings Travelling alone Travelling with a partner 49% 52% 28% 11% 23% 37% Why are backpackers going? 01 O Uni fees Regardless of an increase in University fees, less school leavers are going on a gap year, 41% had previously been with only 19% currently planning a gap year trip. 02 Job prospects Internships, volunteering and improving one's CV have become more important for those going on a gap year with 62% stating it as a reason compared to 42% in the past. There has however been an increase in those taking a sabbatical from 6% to 18%. 03 Bad economy 48% of those leaving university said the economic situation had affected them. 61% of parents claimed the following reasons For their children going on a gар year Those going on a gap year gave their Improve CV reasons 85% said adventure Work Experience Volunteer 73% said fun Learn a language Travel Insurance wow facts! 80% of people who bought travel insurance, did not purchase it with their ticket leaving them financially uncovered for the most expeňsive part of the trip 10% of those who bought travel insurance last minute, člaimed when they returned! 23% of people who did not take out travel insurance partook in wintersports! "I support the idea of a gap year - life is for the living." 31% of those who didn't buy travel insurance went for 9 months or longer! On average people saved between £2000 - £5000 for their trip' - å lot to lose! - 27-year-old Ben's mum Need to convince your parents you want to go on a gap year? Believe it or not 89% of parents support the idea of a gap year although 93% have not been on one themselves "The world is a big, wonderful place and I want my children to experience it." - 17-year-old David's mum Those going for 12 months + Unpacking The Backpacker Find out what inspires our gap year travellers to take time off, where they go and on average how long they go for. These stats are based on results of recent surveys conducted by Essential Travel. The surveys were aimed at those who had been on a gap year and those planning a trip. Where do backpackers really go? North America/Canada & Australasia are most popular for 33% going on trips of 12 months + 40% of backpackers choose Europe for shorter trips "Еxplore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain How long do backpackers travel for? 12 month+ Gap Years are less popular than before Gap "years" are getting shorter 18 - 20 year olds go for... 1 2 3 4 Past Present month months months months 8 62% months months months months 9 10 11 12 37% months months months months 23% 23% 16% 13% Females are more likely to go on longer gap years of 9 months or more 18 - 20 years 21 - 25 years 26 - 30 years 14% 3% "Yes to a gap year! Good to encourage an understanding of other cultures." 22-year-old Sam's Dad How old are travellers? Those who have already been * Those planning their trip * 2% 3% 12% 3% 7% 5% 13% First-time job seekers Still at school School leavers University leavers First-time job seekers Young professionals Career breakers 41% School leavers 23% First-time job seekers 19% School leavers 36% University leavers 36% University leavers Who are backpackers travelling with? Travelling with friends or siblings Travelling alone Travelling with a partner 49% 52% 28% 11% 23% 37% Why are backpackers going? 01 O Uni fees Regardless of an increase in University fees, less school leavers are going on a gap year, 41% had previously been with only 19% currently planning a gap year trip. 02 Job prospects Internships, volunteering and improving one's CV have become more important for those going on a gap year with 62% stating it as a reason compared to 42% in the past. There has however been an increase in those taking a sabbatical from 6% to 18%. 03 Bad economy 48% of those leaving university said the economic situation had affected them. 61% of parents claimed the following reasons For their children going on a gар year Those going on a gap year gave their Improve CV reasons 85% said adventure Work Experience Volunteer 73% said fun Learn a language Travel Insurance wow facts! 80% of people who bought travel insurance, did not purchase it with their ticket leaving them financially uncovered for the most expeňsive part of the trip 10% of those who bought travel insurance last minute, člaimed when they returned! 23% of people who did not take out travel insurance partook in wintersports! "I support the idea of a gap year - life is for the living." 31% of those who didn't buy travel insurance went for 9 months or longer! On average people saved between £2000 - £5000 for their trip' - å lot to lose! - 27-year-old Ben's mum Need to convince your parents you want to go on a gap year? Believe it or not 89% of parents support the idea of a gap year although 93% have not been on one themselves "The world is a big, wonderful place and I want my children to experience it." - 17-year-old David's mum Those going for 12 months +

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Unpacking The Backpacker Find out what inspires our gap year travellers to take time off, where they go and on average how long they go for. These stats are based on results of recent surveys conducted by Essential Travel. The surveys were aimed at those who had been on a gap year and those planning a trip.

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What positive and negative things do you associate with student life? Write down the three words that come to your mind.

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Watch the video "is student debt killing the American Dreams?" Then answer two questions below.
1. Explain in your own words what the effect of the huge student loan debt is on the American property market.
2. What are the biggest types of consumer debt in the United States?

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Is student debt killing the American Dream? - BBC News

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Derive the meaning of the English words from the context.

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The next step after secondary school
Listen to three students talking about their plans for next year. Write down each student's plans and the main reason for their choice.

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Plantyn - New Contact 5 2in1 Teacher's CD

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Is it worth the money?
Discuss these questions in small groups or with the entire class.
* Is a college or university degree enough to get a good job these days?
* Do you know how much it costs for non-bursary students to enrol at a college or university in Belgium? And for bursary students?
* Should higher education be completely free in your opinion? Explain why (not).
* Some people say that (high) tuition fees make people value education more. Do you agree? Why (not)?

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* What does the word "gap year" mean, do you think?
* Try to think of three reasons why people would take a gap year.
* What do people do in a gap year?
* Is a gap year something you would consider taking next year?