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Taking a Gap Year

Taking a Gap Year. About me…. Laura Cass Projects Co-ordinator Laura@oysterworldwide.com 01892 771 974. What is a Gap Year??. Time taken out of education or work for a purpose It’s rarely a ‘year’ You can take a ‘mini gap’ in the summer between school and University/career

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Taking a Gap Year

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  1. Taking a Gap Year

  2. About me… • Laura Cass • Projects Co-ordinator • Laura@oysterworldwide.com • 01892 771 974

  3. What is a Gap Year?? • Time taken out of education or work for a purpose • It’s rarely a ‘year’ • You can take a ‘mini gap’ in the summer between school and University/career • Or at any time in your life!

  4. Why Take a Gap Year?? • Break from education • May never have a chance to take a ‘year out’ again • Earn some money to give you some financial security for when you start Higher Education • Take a year out to decide what future you want for yourself and return refreshed and more focused • Real adventure • Enhance your CV

  5. Things to bear in mind... • Year older at University and starting a job • Check with your University course. Are they happy for you to take a year out? • Will you return to studying? • 90% of students who take a gap year return to Higher Education within a year • University studies show those who took a gap year achieved higher grades than those who did not. • 60% of gap year students said that they took their academics more seriously after taking a year out from education • 60% of gap year students said that a year out helped them decide their course and realise their future career direction • Across the board 20% of 1st year University students drop out. 4% were those who took a year out • Gap years cost money! • Gap years must be constructive

  6. The Options… • Working • Travelling • Volunteering • Apprenticeships • Courses • Conservation Work • Expeditions

  7. Ideal Gap Year… • Well Planned • Constructive and Worthwhile • Challenging • Affordable • Safe and Fun!

  8. Why go with an Organisation?? • Specific links with projects overseas • Direct contact with overseas representatives • Safe and secure accommodation • Interview process to see if your well suited • Pre departure briefing course • In country information- language and orientation • Group departures • Longer placements • Charitable aims • Flights included

  9. Costs… • Independent travel can cost a lot and easily spiral out of control • Set yourself a budget • Think about raising money through sponsorship • If with an organisation make sure you find out what is NOT included

  10. Why choose Oyster?? • Our placements are carefully designed. • We offer a dedicated personal service. • Provide the right balance between independence and support. • We know what makes a fantastic Gap Year!

  11. Positives of my Gap year • Break from education • Independence of living away and having a job • Chance to explore different areas and cultures • Chance to experience the university lifestyle without the work load • Made friends for life • Improved my skiing • Fun and excitement

  12. Childcare & Teaching

  13. Animal welfare Get up close and personal to elephants Help in the home of the Big Cats Monitor shark behaviour Rehabilitate orphaned monkeys Give lives back to abused bears Help protect orphaned orangutans Save turtles from extinction Live the life of an assistant game ranger

  14. Trekking

  15. Conservation

  16. Paid Work

  17. Useful Links… • Year Out Group members and guidelines www.yearoutgroup.org • Gapadvice.org – Independent advice on gap years www.gapadvice.org • Outreach International www.outreachinternational.co.uk • Foreign Office travel advice www.fco.gov.uk/travel • Oyster Worldwide www.oysterworldwide.com

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