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Define Your Own OE
Get going on your OE
Whether you're after offbeat experiences in Ireland or obscure encounters in Chile, we'll get you started on your OE!
We have summarised all the best working holiday, studying and volunteering options in each region across the globe. With great flight options as well as accommodation and travel insurance - we have it all covered.
BIG OE: UK & EUROPE
WORK, STUDY OR VOLUNTEER IN THE UK OR EUROPE
If you want to earn money to fund your travels, then a Big OE in the UK is for you. Aged between 17 and 30?
Live and play in the UK for up to 2 years (work for up to 12 months). Looking for something a little more exotic? NZ has reciprocal working agreements with a number of European countries for up to 12 months. Ooh la la!
BIG OE: THE AMERICAS
WORK, STUDY OR VOLUNTEER IN THE AMERICAS
Live a different life from 2 weeks up to 2 years. Work, study or volunteer in The Americas. Aged between 18 and 30?
Live and work in the USA and Latin America for up to 12 months and Canada for up to 2 years. Work the ski fields of Canada or USA? Learn Spanish in Peru? Volunteer as a conservation worker in Costa Rica? Options abound!
BIG OE: ASIA & AFRICA
WORK, STUDY OR VOLUNTEER IN ASIA AND AFRICA
Soak up the rich vibrant cultures of Asia or Africa. Work, study or volunteer for up to 12 months.
(NB. Work in Africa will be volunteer in nature). How about a paid teaching job in China? An internship in India? Or taking part in a Volunteer programme, eg. Lion Conservation in Africa or Community Work in India?
GETTING TO YOUR BIG OE DESTINATION
Getting there - Flights
Find the best airfare to suit your needs, giving you bigger bang for buck as well as added flexibility.
Are you a student or under 26? The exclusive STA Travel BLUE Ticket gives you loads of flexibility and is great value. Get the stops you want, unlimited date changes (fees may apply), and credit for unused flights.
TRAVEL TRUST FUND
Travel Trust
Love travel? Got an idea about how you can use travel to help people from different countries and cultures?
An STA Travel Trust grant can help you make it happen.
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