Synopsis
A handbook for all those wanting a year off before or after university. A chance of a lifetime to see the world, this book has already shown thousands of readers just how much they can achieve in their year off.
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Taking a Gap Year
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
GUIDE TO TAKING A YEAR OUT
DECIDING TO TAKE A GAP YEAR
The Rewards â" the risks â" discussions with schools and universities â" timing â" fund raising â" red tape â" reassurance for parents
GAP YEAR PLACEMENT ORGANISATIONS
Full details of companies which arrange specialist Gap Year programmes â" expeditions â" work experience â" voluntary work etc.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Includes hundreds of other projects for young people taking time out.
- Accompany bush rangers in wildlife parks in Botswana
- Get involved in tsunami relief in Thailand or Sri Lanka
- Help keep children off the streets in Guetemala
- Learn to be a snowboard, surfing or diving instructor
- Crew on yachts around the med, the Caribbean or Florida
- Ride the outback as a jack- or jilleroo in Australia
- Teach English in Europe, India, Japan or China
- Build walkways in the Costa Rican rainforest
- Study drama, art, cinema or cookery in Italy
- Protect bears and loggerhead turtles in Greece
COUNTRY BY COUNTRY GUIDE
Covers the complete range of opportunities, listed by country, to be found in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
PLUS:
Over 100 first hand accounts from people who have taken Gap Years