Living abroad

I joined a short course just to ________ before applying for jobs. (buy me some time / broaden my horizons / immerse myself)

He was lucky because he already ________ before graduation. (rushed decisions / immersed himself / had jobs lined up)

Studying in a foreign country helped me ________ and grow. (feel plain sailing / broaden my horizons / rush decisions)

After university, I didn’t have any ________, so I took a gap year. (plain sailing / concrete plans / vibrant ideas)

I didn’t want to rush into anything, so I decided to ________. (cheer myself up / take my time / harm my job prospects)

She ________ into the decision and later regretted it. (took her time / rushed / made concrete plans)

I moved to Thailand last year. It was a great chance for ________. (starting afresh / buying time / a vibrant prospect)

I joined a volunteer program through an international ________. (scenery / scheme / regret)

I love dancing and live music—this city is ________! (plain sailing / right up my street / part of a scheme)

After studying in the same city for years, I ________. (felt plain sailing / needed a change of scenery / kept in contact)

The city was so beautiful and exciting—I ________. (had to pinch myself / took my time / harmed my plans)

I didn’t want to move abroad because I thought it might ________. (cheer me up / harm my job prospects / give me a concrete plan)