{"id":19230,"date":"2018-05-28T10:02:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T14:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=19230"},"modified":"2020-09-05T03:05:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T07:05:55","slug":"main-types-expats-one-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/main-types-expats-one-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Main Types of Expats: Which One Are You? (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re already considering taking a giant leap towards living internationally. Maybe you already have and would like to get a better understanding of how to make your time abroad more fulfilling. <\/span><\/p>\n

By understanding what type of expat you are, essentially what motivates you to undertake this adventure, you can better diagnose how to make decisions that will lead to a happier and more enjoyable life for you and your loved ones. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019re continuing on with our list of the main categories of expat travelers. <\/span>If you\u2019d like to re-read Part 1, click here.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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The Gap Year\/Student<\/b><\/h2>\n

This category includes those who essentially want to temporarily live the digital nomad lifestyle, but without the dire need to generate a sustainable income while doing so. Usually, people in this category fall into two subsections: the Gap Year and the Student.<\/span><\/p>\n

The student is looking to bypass the traditional paths of higher education, instead seeking a degree from an institution outside of their home country. In doing so, they are able to both work towards a lucrative profession and experience a new culture abroad at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, the gap year expat is a recent college or high school graduate who is looking to postpone the next phase of their life plan for some short-term cultural enlightenment. Often this comes in the form of backpacking through Europe or South America, or joining a volunteer organization looking to make a change in a developing community abroad. <\/span><\/p>\n

What they\u2019re looking for:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n