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!