<p>Hey all. I am a HS graduate, and I have been taking time off since my graduation (just graduated in 08.) I am taking a gap year, and I am currently living in Berkeley California (at this moment, just because I can - i am originally from Kansas). I would like to work my way around the country/world, and i am looking for ideas/advice. (Please leave your "you are so naive" comments off this thread....)</p>
<p>i am familiar with most of the main stream stuff for European backpacking:
Wwoofing, au pair, TEFL and general study abroad programs -
I really like the sound of WWoofing (sp?), since it is done on your own terms but I am worried that the physical labor would be a generally bad idea for me (I'm pretty puny female. :))
Also, does anyone know of programs like BUNAC that are offered to HS graduates for work visas?
And lastly, most of what I have information on is in relating to European backpacking - does anyone know about doing hostels and the likes in the US and Canada? </p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>