<human>: Hello Reddit,

I'm a 22 year old female and I'm graduating from a Psychology undergrad degree next month. I just found out that I got a 2:1, so I'm pleased and ready to start the next period of my life.

I usually work through every summer, but as I'm going on 2 family holidays this year, I've had to delay job searching until the end of the summer. I just also got back from a holiday with friends.

I'm hoping to work in mental health, and am about to start a related part-time voluntary placement in the next couple of weeks.

Basically my problem lies in the fact that in September, I want to firstly go away one last time with a friend. This would be financed through saving up the money that my parents have very kindly agreed to support me with for the next couple of months (on the basis that I will be working unpaid this summer in order to get some relevant work experience).

Until recently, I was planning on doing everything I can to get straight into paid work in September. However, I've just applied for an amazing overseas voluntary program which would also give me some incredible mental health experience. Unfortunately, it costs over 1000 (GBP), which I would have to take out of my savings (I have not saved this money myself).

I've already broached the idea with my dad briefly and he raised an eyebrow at the idea of me not getting straight into paid work. I want to bring the idea up with them over the next couple of days, but was wondering if anyone had any tips as to how to go about it.

I'm not looking to avoid work; I'm a very hard worker, but I've got itchy feet and want to get away from the UK for a bit. How would you get this point across to skeptical parents? I'm very fortunate to be living under their roof and have their support for the time being, and I don't want to appear ungrateful or misguided.

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<bot>: Want to get my parents on board with my plans to spend some savings on a really great overseas voluntary project instead of going straight into paid work. Any tips on what to say?