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For independent gap year travel information, research and advice. Happy planning and safe travels!
For people of all ages looking for a 'gap'
- young people: before, during and after Higher Education.
- career breakers & families: recharging batteries or finding a new direction.
- in retirement: 'golden gappers', making up for lost time.
To help you, gapadvice.org suggests 5 key steps:
- consider it: so what is a gap year?
- investigate it: prepare well for your gap year.
- organise it: DIY or go with a company?
- do it: keep in touch, respect local customs and cultures and stay safe.
- reflect on it: find time to assess your experiences and adjust your life.
For personal gap year advice click: personal advice
For an impartial gap year talk click: gap year talk
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Latest Gap Year News
Gap Year Safety Conference 17 June 2009
Promoting safer travel for young people
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Health Watch – Bilharzia Disease, April 2009
Some advice on staying healthy
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July gap year travel ideas:
'Help conserve the Giant Panda, an endangered species, in China' with Sunrise International.
'Travel through the highlands of Guatemala whilst volunteering' with Yomps.
'Great ideas for pre-arranged, independent travel around the world' with Rickshaw Travel.
'Go on a truck expedition for 18 weeks from Cairo to Beijing' with Oasis Overland.
'Conserve forest resources for local benefit in the Waria Valley, Papua New Guinea' with Coral Cay.
'Earn a local wage & gain work experience in one of Canada's superb ski resorts' with Oyster.
'Assisting in the launch of a new photography school in Guatemala' with 2Way Development.
'Providing conversational English classes for students & staff in Emei, China' with Africa & Asia Venture.
'Looking after young animals at the Tambotie wildlife centre, South Africa' with African Conservation Experience.
‘Start 2009 with an adventure. Places still left on our expeditions', see Raleigh.
'A window to the world in Kenya, with rural communities needing your help' with Gapkenya.
'Travel the world, surf & learn - unique gap year surf travel experiences ' details at TTRide.
'Gain medical & journalism work experience in Beijing, China' with Global Volunteer Projects.
'Assisting with game capture & veterinary work at the vet safari in South Africa' with Shumba Experience.
'International Academy re-launch: ski & snowboard instructor courses in Canada or New Zealand' with International Academy.
'Rafting through the Amazon rain forest & helping Quichua Indians in Ecuador' with Gapforce.
'Using your business experience to help small firms in Tanzania develop their products' with Mondo Challenge.
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Key questions to ask, when planning your gap year eg
How do I choose a gap year organisation?
What can I do?
Where can I go?
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Gap year planning tips, use:
To find your ideal gap year placement
To help you compare costs between organisations
A monthly calendar with a map
All the big and small things you need to remember
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Yearly gap year facts
Costs, a UK estimate:
Young people: £3,000-£4,000
Career breakers: £6,000-£7,000
In retirement: £5,000
Numbers, a UK estimate
Young people: 230,000 a year
Career breakers: 90,000 a year
In retirement: 200,000 a year
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