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Travelling loan

kushty
kushty Posts: 3 Newbie
I'm going travelling in October and need money! I'm going with a friend who has to go then so I can't work before hand. I think that I will need about 3-4 grand. I'm going to finish my masters post grad course in September but the career development loan didn't look like it could be applied for now or pay for anything else. Apparently I'm not entitled to the student loan as that is for undergraduates. I've read the loans guide but was wondering if anyone has any specific tips that could be useful. I'm traveling for 9 months but will only need the 3-4 for the final 3 months, however I doubt I will be able to apply for it half way around the world. Thanks for any help!

Comments

  • I dont want to put a downer on you but taking out a loan to travel seems crazy to me.

    You can do lots of voluntary things abroad, ie working on organic farms (wwoof) or workaway. They give you free food and lodging and you only have to work say 6 hours a day, and you learn things like gardening and construction. I personally find this a much more fulfilling way to travel than to spend it with a load of generic backpackers.

    Also, if you go somewhere near a sport you like such as rock climbing or surfing you can spend all your free time doing that.

    Just imagine how you will feel if you dont fund your work while travelling and come back in a january rainy day to the UK with no money and having spent all that money on drink etc.

    Sure perhaps 1000 is (ok) overdraft if you really need it but 4thousand just to travel, it just seems wrong in my opinion, think of the interest.
  • i really dont know anybody giving a loan for traveling... it realy sounds foolish to me... yes but if your are going for some religious tour then there might be some communities who provide you loan for traveling.... but loan for a holiday and all ... it really sounds bad.
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