Pip pip and cheerio!

So, why the UK, you might ask? Seems out of left field...

Well, here's how I came to this decision.

My work visa in the US ends in January, and short of marrying an American (which, if you refer to previous posts isn't likely, because I don't get asked out), a visa was not going to happen in the States.

Dad had been getting on me to figure out what I was going to do come January and I knew I had to figure out something. So I started to search for something.

Why the UK?

Well, I wasn't too driven to stay in Canada... Why? Not really sure. I'm still not entirely sure what I want to do with myself career-wise, so I figured I'd try something a little more "exotic" while I'm single and somewhat uncommitted to one place.

While pondering where I might like to go, England popped into my mind.

As most know, I'm a HUGE Doctor Who fan and I really enjoy a lot about the British culture. I was thinking it might be neat to live in a place I am so fond of.

I did a Google search for visas for Canadians in the UK and found, perhaps, the most blessed thing ever.

It's called the "Youth Migration Scheme."

What it is, is a 2-year work visa for young adults 18-30, from Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand or Australia (Commonwealth countries).

If you are from these nations, you can work in the UK for 2 years doing whatever you please, as long as you're not self employed.

Well, now that I had the visa sorted, I thought about what kind of work I might like to do...

I thought, Hey, Doctor Who! What about the BBC?

So, I went to the BBC Wales website (because that's who does DW) and began browsing possible opportunities.

Apparently BBC Wales jobs need experience... which I do not have.

So I went to the BBC Jobs link...and found it.

The BBC Media Traineeship Program.

It's a paid work experience specifically for those who have interest in media and programme production but no experience. Broadcast majors not allowed.

It's perfect and 18-months long which is perfect for my 2-year visa!!

Anyway, that's my plan. The Traineeship Program doesn't even open up for the 2011 program until March and then the application process is pretty intense.

I'm hoping and praying that I get it.

But either way, I'm going to the UK next in June to work and adventure, either with the BBC or just anywhere else.

It's an amazing opportunity, an answer to prayer and an incredible blessing.

Cheers, mate! 2011 is going to be amazing!