Get this, gap year students. I'm young, free, and qualified to degree level. The world's my oyster - right?

Right. But I'm getting cold feet about going abroad again. I've found a work experience scheme for print journalism, but it's in Dublin. Travelling and living abroad relies on huge reserves of excitement and a thirst for adventure. But mine was quenched in Paris last autumn. What I really want is to get some good work experience in the UK. But no-one wants me!!

Anyone else finding it hard to convince people to take them on for free? Got any tips?