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Taking a gap year can open a world of opportunities. Whether you want to travel or earn money, a gap year is all about gaining life and work experiences. It can help you figure out what you want to do in life, broaden your horizons and develop the practical skills and experiences that are so important to employers.


Why take a gap year?


A year in industry Spending a year out of study and in industry will help you develop your work f experiences, focus on what you might want to do in your career and earn money


iOne popular option for gap year students is international volunteering, which


hospitals, working with endangered animals and helping lesser privileged i communities live cleaner and safer lives. Volunteering, whether at home or abroad


nvolves going to countries in need of aid and helping to build schools and s both highly rewarding and a great asset to any CV.


Teaching English as a foreign language tAnother growing trend is to enroll on global education programmes such as


If you’re considering a gap year make sure you do the following:


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Have a plan for what you want to do during your gap year. Before you know it, another 12 months will have flown by, so make the most of this opportunity and don’t waste it lounging on the sofa! There’s nothing worse for an employer than someone who’s spent a whole year doing nothing to further themselves.


Work out how much it will cost you. Travelling and volunteering can be rewarding but expensive so make sure that whatever your plans are you can afford them.


English in Africa, Asia and South America. A degree isn’t a necessity either. Often all you need is some teaching experience and a good standard of spoken English.


eaching English as a foreign language, helping groups of foreign students learn


or future studies. It's a great way to further yourself and your career prospects. International Volunteering


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