There’s a very specific moment every year when you start noticing it everywhere. The light stays longer. People suddenly walk faster, like they’ve got plans. Your feed fills up with beaches, airports, “I need a change” energy.
And even if you don’t have everything figured out, you can feel it:
This summer could be different.
Not the “two-week holiday” kind of different. The real kind. The kind where you choose a country, build a small routine, meet people you’d never meet at home, and end the season feeling like you’ve lived three months in one.
You can go because you want sun.
Because you want independence.
Because you want stories.
Because you want to save money without pressing pause on life.
Or because you simply want to prove to yourself that you can land somewhere new and handle it.
The trick isn’t choosing the best destination.
It’s choosing the one that matches the version of summer you want.
The one where everything happens outside and nights feel endless — you’ll probably love places where the social life is automatic.
Think: Greece or Cyprus.
You arrive, you start working, and suddenly your days are full without you even trying. Beach after work, new friends every week, the kind of season that makes you forget what day it is — in a good way.
A proper day-to-day rhythm, but still exciting and warm.
That’s where Portugal and Spain shine.
You can have a stable routine and still feel like you’re on holiday. City when you want it, coast when you need it, and that “life is happening” feeling even on a random Tuesday.
An international vibe, easier settling in, and a more “steady” routine.
Somewhere like Malta can make a lot of sense.
It’s small, social, international, and easy to navigate. Work, build confidence, level up your English, and still have the sea five minutes away.
You’re picking a pace.
A mood.
A version of you.
Because working abroad in summer isn’t only about the job — it’s about the life around it:
That first coffee in a new city.
The tiny supermarket where you learn what to buy without translating everything.
The “we should do something this weekend” texts that turn into spontaneous trips.
The moment you get paid and realize you’re building independence, one month at a time.
This is usually it.
Summer hiring moves fast. The best roles get filled early. And the people who end up having the smoothest experience aren’t the ones with the perfect plan — they’re the ones who choose a direction and start.
So here’s the only question you need right now:
What kind of summer do you want?
A social, sun-soaked adventure where your days feel loud and full?
A balanced summer with a city base and weekend escapes?
A focused season where you save money and come back stronger?
A fresh start somewhere new, just because you’re ready?
Pick the vibe first. Then pick the country. Then make it real.
And if you need a push: imagine yourself in late August, looking back.
Would you rather say “I almost did it”… or “I actually went”?
Your abroad summer is one decision away.