Sounds like you want to go travelling, perhaps you can get some contract work from some of those online contract/freelance sites. You need to decide what your

Sounds like you want to go travelling, perhaps you can get some contract work from some of those online contract/freelance sites. You need to decide what your work life balance is to be. If you want to do more soaking up the culture, consider the above option, if you want to do more work and learning then decide what area you want to work in and then look for companies that might present those opportunities. You'll have a mix of costs where ever you go in the world and within a country. I could say lots of jobs in and around Cambridge, and whilst the city is expensive to buy, many students manage the costs of renting shared accomodation, but move outside the city heading anywhere but south towards London and costs can fall. I guess its a case of setting your standards accordingly. You dont say where your Aunt lives either which might also limit your options. Here in the UK you can get on the job training as an apprentice, but I dont know if its restricted to just UK Citizens or people from overseas as well. Perhaps a bit more detail in your Ask HN might help you get more detailed useful info.