A
gap year
or year
out is a break from study or work that can last from
three months to one year. People of all ages take gap
years, many young people tend to take a gap
year following their A levels and before going to University.
The
year out can involve time abroad to work or travel, or a
period of work and travel in your native country either
independently or with one of the many organisations who
allow you to volunteer or work abroad.
Once
you have finished working at a summer camp, why not travel
and see the world? Visit our partner gap
year website and find gap
year volunteering, gap
year jobs,
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BUNAC gap year placements
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Partner Gap
Year Website
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Courses and Teaching Worldwide
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Gap
Year Directory with Work and Volunteer placements
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Greenforce
Conservation expeditions for gap year's
and those wanting to work or volunteer worldwide.
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Vivisto
Providing you with unique, life changing travel experiences
in destinations all over the world.
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Trekforce
Started in 1990, Trekforce is one of the
original names in the gap year and career break business.
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Thinking
of planning a diverse gap
year?
Taking a break from studying or a job?
Don't just dream it. Do it!
What
is a gap
year?
A
gap year is a break from study or work that usually
lasts three months to one year. People of all ages
take a gap
year, many young people in the UK tend to
take a gap
year following college or university. Browse
popular gap
year placements.
Why
taking a gap
year could be a good idea:
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It improves confidence and broadens your
personal experience
· It demonstrates that you have a proactive,
inquiring nature
· It's an opportunity to immerse yourself
in another culture
· Possibly become fluent in another language.
· It can improve your chances of employment
Why
people take a gap
year
By
the time most students have been to college,
the average eighteen-year-old has spent most
of their life in full-time education. With
increasing pressures in working education
it is no shock that a growing number of students
and non student a like are choosing to take
a break. For
many, a year out can provide the time and
space needed to analyse their skills and decide
which university and course will allow them
to reach their full potential.
Most
universities view a year out positively. Employers
echo this and feel that if the time is spent constructively
it can enhance a graduate's skills and knowledge.
A
gap
year well spent can open your horizons to
a new world whilst improve personal and professional
skills and can help shape the direction for a future
career.
Gap
Year Potential Drawbacks?
You
may find out that time away is not best suited for
you. If you are planning on going to university
it is highly recommended that you check with the
universities and course departments to ensure that
a year away is ok as some are not too keen for their
prospective students to disappear for a year.
Planning
a gap year
Working
or studying
abroad during a gap
year is getting easier all the time as business
and educational organisations go global. All it
takes is a little planning, the right contacts,
some background knowledge and you're on your way.
Gap
year jobs can set you off on a new adventure
whilst funding it as you go along. Each country
has its own educational and qualification system
which means that qualifications cannot always
be easily used in a different country.
You
will need to decide what kind of gap
year work you want to do. There are several
options including seasonal
jobs, permanent
work or you could volunteer
for work experience. Remember though working
abroad isn't like going on holiday, jobs in exotic
locations may sound appealing, but in reality
you may not even have time to step foot on the
beach!
If
you're considering taking a course that's
taught in the native language - law for example,
be aware that this can demand a high level
of fluency. Consider too, that if you're struggling
with the demands of the course itself, then
struggling with the language may be an extra
pressure you could do without. Browse our
gap
year studying opportunities.
Gap
Year Preparation
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