Taking a Gap Year

People approaching the end of school or university are uniquely privileged to be able to contemplate taking a year off before going on to the next phase of their lives. This is the definitive handbook for all those students who want to make the most of a year off before or after their university course to work and travel. Topics covered include: Deciding to take a Gap Year includes considering the rewards and risks; discussions with schools, universities and employers; timing; planning and preparation; red tape; reassurance for parents; fund raising. Gap Year Placement Organizations gives details of companies that arrange specialist Gap Year programs, work experience, voluntary work and seasonal jobs. Also courses in languages, drama, dance, cookery, sports, etc. Other Opportunities Available includes details of other projects available to young people taking time out such as: working as crew for a hot air balloon company in the Alps; trying to keep children off the streets in Guatemala; accompanying bush rangers in wildlife parks in Botswana; seasonal apple-picking in New Zealand. The book also includes a country-by-country guide that covers the complete range of opportunities listed by country to be found in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America and the USA.Griffith, Susan is the author of 'Taking a Gap Year', published 2003 under ISBN 9781854582942 and ISBN 1854582941.