Hi, I am 20 and live in the UK. I am just about to return to university in September to do my final year of my degree in Software Engineering. I am an exceptional programmer and quick learner. At the moment I am having some emotional problems with my girlfriend who I lived with for the past couple of years moving away. She finished her degree and could not afford to support herself until she found a job so was forced to move back to her parents. I have been working all summer in an unskilled position working to pay for a car so I can get to uni every day. I have not had a break for as long as I can remember and feel like I need a break from all my hassles. I am therefore considering the option of taking a year out from uni to have a bit of a break from my hassles at home for a while. I really feel like I need to 'get away from it all' for a while. Are any of you able to offer me any advice on how to go about getting a job and accommodation sorted in another country for a year? All I would require would be accommodation and basic living costs. If you require any further information about me then please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thanks, Dave _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu