Breathing space
A short rest in the middle of some from of activity
Embark on
To start to do something new
Hands-on
Involving doing something or using something
Ends,make ends meet
To have just enough income to live on without getting into debt
Charity
An organisation which collects money and other voluntary contributions in order to help people in need
Backpacking
Travelling from place to place with your belongings in a rucksack
Graduate
To receive a degree from a university or college
Budget
Low in price
Feet,stand on your own two feet
To be independent and to be able to look after yourself
Solo
Alone
Gap year
A yearʼs break taken by students between school and university
Save up
To put money aside instead of spending it
Voluntary
Done willingly,not because you are forced
Shoe,on a shoestring
Using very little money
Subsidy
Money that is paid by a government or organisation to help pay for something
Time out
A short break from work or from other usual activities
Subsidize
To give money to help pay for something
Cultural
The customs, beliefs and way of life of a particular country, group
Work experience
A period of time that a student spends working
Hostel
A building that provides cheap and simple accommodation
Rat race
The struggle to survive and have a successful career in the highly competitive
Hitchhike
To travel by asking for free rides from passing cars or using something
Solo
Done by one person alone
Graduate
A person who has obtained a degree from a university or college
Youth hostel
A building,often part of an international organisation