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Thinking a hinking about bout takin taking a ga g a gap y p year? ear? A bit about me Born in Kenya 9 month Gap Year Journalism in Ghana Child care in South Africa Travelled Southern Africa University of Leicester

Thinking a hinking about bout takin taking a ga g a gap y p year? ear?
A bit about me… • Born in Kenya • 9 month Gap Year • Journalism in Ghana • Child care in South Africa • Travelled Southern Africa • University of Leicester • English teacher for 4 years • Oyster Worldwide • India, Nepal and Thailand
What I got out of taking a gap year What I got out of taking a gap year • Independence • Appreciation and direction • Amazing new interests and stories • Life-long friends
What is a gap year? What is a gap year? • Time taken out of education or work for a purpose * • A gap year is rarely 12 months • Mini gaps are getting more popular *Phil Murray – gapadvice.org
Why Why take a take a gap y gap year? ear? • A break from education • “Once in a lifetime” • Time to think about the future • Gain new skills • Good for your C.V. • Something fun and different
About About the team the team • Sending people overseas on gap years since 2000 • 6 team members, supported by a team of ambassadors • Based in Hartfield, East Sussex • All passionate travellers • All programmes have been visited
What are What are your conce your concerns? rns? Will I be older than others? Will it cost lots of money? Do universities like gap years? What if I forget to study?
How to aff How to afford ord to go on a gap year? to go on a gap year? • Get a job • Get sponsored • Think outside the box
How to How to book book? • Book early • Look into the company you book with • Check for hidden costs • Always get insured
What What now? now? • Ask questions • Take some information away with you • Look online • Get in touch, we are always happy to help Sarah@oysterworldwide.com www.oysterworldwide.com
Useful Useful Links Links www.oysterworldwide.com www.yearoutgroup.org www.gapadvice.org Travel Aware Campaign www.independentgapadvice.org Find Oyster Worldwide on Social Media
Australian Outback Paid Work
Australian Surf Camp
Paid work Sydney
Ski – Canada, France, Romania
Animal Conservation
Animal Conservation
Animal Conservation
Animal Conservation
Sports Coaching SA
TEFL courses and teaching China
Volunteer Teaching
Volunteer Teaching
Medical Internships
Diving and Marine Conservation
Diving and Marine Conservation
Trekking in Nepal

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