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The GAP year? . That year between…. Well…a Gap Year is a tradition in which many Europeans engage . . Between their high school graduation and college OR between college graduation and starting a full time job. The Gap year is………….
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The GAP year? That year between…
Well…a Gap Year is a tradition in which many Europeans engage. . . • Between their high school graduation and college • OR between college graduation and starting a full time job
The Gap year is………….. • New graduates spending time - up to a year - pursuing interests, trying out new things, and following their heart and passions. • A gap year is constructive time out - it can be anywhere, anytime, doing anything.
Do you wish you Woulda… • Had an Internship? • Studied Abroad? • Taken a foreign Language? • Chosen a Minor? • Applied to Graduate school earlier?
It is a Journey • That can lead to
It Has Its’ Worries • How will you be insured? The basic things to check whether policy covers: • Medical, medical conditions • Working abroad • Do they provide a 24-hour helpline • Are there any exemptions • Hazardous sports: It is important to make sure that you are covered for the activities you are likely to take part in-Be aware that companies may make a distinction between doing a hazardous sport once (and spending your whole time doing them
The Gap Year is really Legit-There are websites dedicated to this Our own SU Gap website Gap Year Jobs Escape Artist RealGap Experience GapGuru
What can you do during a Gap Year? • Travel • Have an Adventure • Get a one year Internship • Get a one year job • Help Yourself • Help Others
Have an Adventure-in the US or Overseas • Adventure Jobs $$$
Get an Internship that last ONLY one year • Internships Abroad • Look to the Federal Government • *Global Experiences.com-Founded by SU Alumni, Steven Reilly. Places students exclusively in internships. • AustraLearn
Get a Job that last ONLY one year-Overseas • Teach English Overseas $$$ • Footprints • Job Opportunities Internationally • (it last 2 years) $$$ • Transitions Abroad
Get a Job that last ONLY one year-in the US • A network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. • AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters. Created in 1993.
Get a US Job for one year Continued • City Year unites young people of all backgrounds, ages 17-24, for a demanding year of community service and leadership development in 16 U.S communities and Johannesburg, South Africa
Helping Others-Abroad • Volunteer Abroad • You will find a variety of needs • Varying lengths of time • Some cost $ • Some are religious The St. Vincent Pallotti Center American Friends Service Committee
Helping Others-at Home • Volunteers.gov-building America’s Communities of Service
Help Yourself • Study for the GRE • Study a foreign language • Take prerequisites to get into grad school • And couple it with volunteering
To Be a Successful Gapper • Write a preliminary goal statements for your year off. Include strategies for monitoring and assessing your progress. • Be prepared to answer questions that will potentially be asked by employers or graduate school admissions personnel.