Have you always wanted to travel, live somewhere else, or volunteer for a special cause? These options can provide valuable personal experiences, career opportunities, challenges, and put your skills and knowledge to work. Investigate all your options.

Serve as a community volunteer. It is as valuable as working for a Fortune 500 company. Consider AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam, Peace Corps, or Teach for America.

Work part-time to explore career options and develop important skills for the job market.

Temp or intern in the field in which you are interested to learn more about it and make contacts.