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GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
Why do a gap year?You will gain: Independence, confidence and a sense
of achievement. Skills, experiences and personal qualities
that employers value highly. A chance to rethink your future, maybe
to change your plans, and to strengthen your reapplication to university. (Universities tell us you are far less likely to drop out after a well-spent gap year.)
Fun and new friends.
Structure your 15? months
Assuming you can afford not to work the entire time a well structured gap year will probably include
Raising money A few months in a working situation
(or project) Overseas travel
What could I do?
Vast selection of opportunities
Choose gap providers very carefully
Don’t just rely on internet searches
If in doubt check out organisations with Gap Year Fairs
Cheapest is not always best (or safest)
Specialists in conservation and community projects in South Africa. Projects also available worldwide and UK
Year in Industry
CSV
Camp America, BUNAC,CCUSA
Sporty stuff
Also check out some advice sites
www.gapadvice.orgwww.yearoutgroup.org
When to apply
Never too early to start planning
Oct/Nov !
Some may be open to late applications (after results in August) but more likely this year than next!
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