Mind the gap! How to plan a bang tidy gap year.

Mind the gap! Gap year guide

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Mind the

gap!

How to plan a bang tidy gap year

Emma Beresford



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Why take a gap year? 3 When can I take a gap year? 3 What can I do for my gap year? 5 Ski bum gap 6

The gap yah! 8 Club rep 11 The freewheeler 13

Intern gap 15 Charity worker gap 17



Why take a gap year? A gap year, either before or after your A-levels or your degree, can really help to broaden your horizons, or become part of your work experience portfolio. More importantly, it could also be just the break you need from the stress of studying or just be a lot of fun; gap years don't have to be worthy! In this mygraduatecareer.com guide, we’ll take you through your options and how to plan a gap year that will work for you. Whether you want to learn a new skill, about a different culture or just let off some steam, we’ll point you in the right direction. New resources and websites turn up all the time so make sure that you also check out the gap year pages on mygraduatecareer.com, subscribe to our newsletter, Twitter feed, blog and LinkedIn group or Facebook Fan page. When can I take a gap year? Once you’ve decided that a gap year is right for you, it’s time to start planning! There are several windows of opportunity where you might want to fit in a gap year. In this section we’ve outlined the pros and cons of each option so that you can work out which is the best time for you to go. 1. Fresh out of A-levels Pros: A-levels usually finish around the end of June; this gives you a few months to work to earn some money before you go traveling so that you can return for uni the following September. If you’ve failed to get into the uni course you wanted, it also gives you the chance to do something productive and fun while waiting to see if you’re luckier the next year, or planning an alternative education path. Also, your mates from school or college will have finished at the same time, so you’ll be able to find a good group of close friends to go with! Cons: You may never come back! The motivation to go on to university can often be diminished by the cool beaches of Asia or party lifestyle of the Alps. Frying your brain for a year will no doubt provide an epic adventure but be aware of the long-term consequences and remember that you will eventually have to return to the real world and either start education again or find a job. 2. Taking a break before doing a Masters Pros: After finishing Bachelors, it could be good idea to take a break after the intensity of finals work to take a gap. Getting an internship for a few months can provide you with the funds needed to travel in reasonable comfort compared to the cash you might earn at the post A-level option and can also considerably enhance your CV. Some Masters students still lack direction;



taking a gap year affords the time to assess what you really want to do with your life and make the big decisions outside of a working environment. Cons: All your mates who have been through Bachelors with you will have finished by the time you get back. Sad times! But it’s great to make new friends and obviously this doesn’t apply anyway if your Masters is based at a different university. Taking a year off study means that you could forget some of the key skills needed for your course. Remember to allocate enough time when you return to freshen up on the basics so you’re not left behind! 3. Just graduated Pros: You’ve finished your degree, you’re not planning to take on more study at this stage and you want a break before you start your first ‘proper’ job. It’s the perfect time to go travelling as you have no particular time constraints. Plus, if you’re struggling to find your dream job, it’s a good way to use your time productively while you’re waiting for the old economy to sturdy up. As the internet is available pretty much everywhere nowadays, it’s still perfectly possible to apply for jobs while you’re traveling and it’s important to keep up with the buzz as a graduate. It really is a great time to decide what you want to do with your life. Most of your mates will probably be in the same position too, so finding people to go with from uni or school won’t be hard. Cons: You may have substantial student debts and will probably have a student account that will start charging interest on the overdraft after a year. These rates can often be quite punitive so it’s worth checking before you leave for 12 months whether or not you’re going to come home to a mahoosive bill on your student credit/debit card. 4. Wildcard Failed a year at uni? You’ve got 3 options:

1. Doss around feeling sorry for yourself, 2. Do an industrial placement/get a job; or 3. TAKE A GAP YEAR!

This is a great opportunity to take a year out and travel the world. You’ll probably be feeling pretty down about failing, so a gap year is a great way to reinvent your attitude and ‘find yourself’. Get in contact with old mates who aren’t at uni (or other unfortunate course failures) and plan your travels - otherwise you could end up wasting another year!



What can I do for my gap year? In this section, we’ll take you through the main types of gap years available to students and graduates. Obviously these aren’t the only things you can do, but we hope to give you an overview of the most popular choices and what they can offer you! If you’ve already had a gap year and want to share your top tips with fellow travelers for our next edition, please feel to get in contact with us through the mygraduatecareer.com website. We’ve given each option a ‘mygraduatecareer.com’ rating based on the information we’ve gathered about it from various sources. This is just our opinion (and a bit of fun!) but it’s a quick and easy way to get an overview of what to expect. We’ve also included some info on how much value it will add to your CV.

Lash quota rates the social/drinking/friends side of all the options: a ‘5 Lash’ rating being awesome and ‘1 Lash’ being stuck in a jungle where the nearest local village has banned alcohol and shared rooms.

Moola quota rates the cash damage that each option is going to inflict once you reach the actual destination. This does not include the flights out and back! A ‘5 Moola’ rating is for an über-expensive

ski resort and a ‘1 Moola’ rating is good old Cambodian 50p meals. We have averaged out the costs of basic accommodation, food and drinking as well as equipment where needed within this. If you’ve decided you want to stay in plush places this rating may not be relevant to you!

Getting on the grind quota rates the ease of job hunting and general availability. A ‘1 GOTG’ rating means you’re more likely to earn money digging to strike gold in your hostel, whereas a ‘5

GOGT’ means that employers want to get onto you like tramps on a sandwich.

“Where’s my Mum?” This rating is our measure of distance and level of homesickness, the ability to access information and internet resources from wherever you are etc. A “Where’s my Mum?” rating of

1 means, if you’re a bit of a wuss, your parents can come visit for Christmas because you’re only at your mate’s house in the next village. A 5 rating means that you won’t be able to contact your parents for weeks because you’re hiking in the Himalayas, stuck out in the middle of a jungle or in the desert!



PLAN AHEAD If you’re thinking about a season in Canada or New Zealand, remember that working visas can take up to 6 months to process!

PLAN AHEAD Research blogs and websites to see which companies provide the most ski time with individual jobs to avoid disappointment!

Ski bum gap – praying for powder! Lash Moola Getting on the grind “Where’s my Mum?”

Skier, snowboarder, or just plain nutter, the ski season is fast becoming one of the most popular options for winter gapping. Hanging out in the mountains for a couple of months could cost you some serious Moola. However, the rush of being on the mountain in some of the most incredible locations in the world makes it well worth it. Popular destinations include the Alps, Andorra, Finland and North American resorts Whistler and Banff. For some summer skiing try hitting up New Zealand! Ski resorts are known for excessive partying, serious amounts of beer and big nights out. Because they are such small places ‘Seasonaire Crews’ are inevitable - there are loads of friendly people who all enjoy the same thing; being on the mountain, parks and powder. Be prepared - the bigger crowds in the Alps are usually just finished A-levelers that can put some graduates off. Research individual resorts before you go to ensure you’ll be happy shredding with your kind of people! Living on the mountain can be expensive. Most of the chalet jobs and hotel work come with free accommodation. If you’re planning to work in a bar or ski-rentals shop, you’ll be required to find your own accommodation and that can

be a long and arduous process. Seasonaires often get discounts on lift passes, drinking locally and sometimes restaurant food, however, it’s hard to make money stretch in some of the larger, more popular resorts with a beer easily hitting 5 Euros a pop.



Job opportunities are limited in ski resorts and hours are long. The regulation options include bar work, chalet hosting, chef’s work and waitressing with a few providing training weeks before the season starts. Finding a job beforehand is definitely a bonus as competition is high when you get out there. If you’re lacking funds and don’t get a job, be prepared to come home early! Bar work and waitressing give you the option to ski most days however chalet workers usually only have maximum of 3 days a week free to appreciate the snow. Pay runs on average at £65-80 weekly on top of accommodation and up to £110 for managerial roles. Will it look good on my CV? Doing a season can demonstrate your adventurous nature along with your outgoing personality. There are very few placements that can embellish your CV in a professional way unless you’re particularly lucky, although if you’re thinking about doing your season in a non-English speaking country, try to pick up the local language as much as possible. It’s not only a useful skill to have on a personal level but it could help you stand out from the crowd when applying for roles with international companies. Best ski-season websites Jobs

www.seasonworkers.com/skijobs/ - provides up to date information from all the main resorts and large chalet companies.

www.jobs.natives.co.uk/ski_jobs/ - natives provides one of the largest lists of main ski recruiters and also tips on how to present yourself in your CV.

www.adventurejobs.co.uk/ - this site provides good information on jobs as an instructor or in childcare.

www.snowskool.co.uk/ - gives info on ski instructor courses in all the main resorts.

www.basecampgroup.com/ - also provides ski instructor course information.

www.snowcrazy.co.uk/page.asp?ID=42&Page=Cookery%20Course%20and%20Jobs - snowcrazy provide catering courses for chalet hosts

www.gapskianddive.com Resort information

www.thebestskiresorts.info www.ifyouski.com http://blog.hotelclub.com/eight-of-the-best-ski-resorts-in-the-world

Accommodation www.seasonit.co.uk/ - provides season long accommodation in

Whistler www.seasonaires.com/ - offer season packages with self catering

accommodation



SAFETY FIRST Remember to carry a spare set of clothes in your hand luggage and photocopy vital documents!

EMERGENCY If you get into serious trouble, head for the nearest British Embassy. For instant cash head to a Western Union!

The gap yah – literally anywhere!

Lash Moola Getting on the grind “Where’s my Mum?”

This is the ‘round the world’ trip that appeals to the more adventurous traveler. From taking in the sights of Ankor Wat and the Great Wall of China, to scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, an ‘around the world’ ticket with 12 stops can take you to loads of exciting places. Be prepared to stay in some pretty haggard hostels with no air con in some places, but also experience the beautiful beach huts along the coast of Thailand or Fiji. The range of activities is endless and you’ll have some great stories to tell afterwards! Once you’ve decided that you’re going to do the gap yah, the most important thing is to work out whether you fancy doing it on your tod or with a mate. If you’re taking the plunge with a mate, make sure that person is just as keen on the whole idea as you are and has the financial means to be able to commit, otherwise it could all end in a very expensive disappointment.

Relationships can get very strained while traveling, so make sure if you are going with a mate or partner that you still have the means to survive on your own if everything goes Pete Tong! These kind of travel buddy break-ups or glitches (like one of you being very ill!) are much more

common than you might think, so make sure you always understand the logistics of your travels and have access to your own funds! If you are going on your own, you have the advantage of being able to do whatever you want and divert from your plans without having to consult anyone. This can be advantageous if you find a group of people you want to join while you are out there. Most travelers follow the same route and stay in the same hostels, so the likelihood of you not bumping into other people, or even people you’ve already met while wandering, is miniscule.



FRAUD ALERT When booking things online abroad make sure to erase your internet history afterwards to avoid being robbed!

Jobs are few and far between when you’re traveling, especially in the less developed countries where the pay is much less than the Western equivalent. Qualifications in teaching English (TEFL) can often provide job opportunities, or temporary bar work in big cities can tide you over. However most travelers find it easier to work back home first and then concentrate on culture and making the most of the experience whilst away. Cost can vary massively depending on whereabouts you want to travel. The main expenditure is usually flights to and from home so get these booked well in advance. Check out STA’s deals on multi-stop packages, which are really useful if plans aren’t set in stone. For local flights e.g. getting around within South America, Australia and S.E. Asia, there is usually only a small change in price when you book late - well worth the extra flexibility. The only important flights to book are those to get you back to the main airport for your flight home. Another important thing to note is to always research where you’re going and understand the cultural differences. Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited in many countries and attract heavy penalties that could result in long jail sentences. Not funny. Not funny at all. Places with strict religions usually have rules about what constitutes appropriate dress. Respect these cultures and their laws and you shouldn’t run into any problems. All the Lonely Planet guides outline the ‘do’s and don’ts’ for specific countries and areas. They also provide comprehensive overviews of accommodation which means that itineraries can be much more relaxed and hostels booked when you arrive in towns rather than before you leave. Many now have websites and you can sort out your next move online. So, if you do decide to stay another night to get lashed with the locals or see another sight, you won’t lose out on booking fees! Will it look good on my CV? Well, that’s entirely dependant on what you do and where you go but it will demonstrate a certain amount of organizational skill, independence and a willingness to take the rough with the smooth. You may find it comes in handy when preparing examples for your job application of instances where you had to use your initiative, plan something or deal with an unexpected situation. Useful websites Jobs

www.gapyearjobs.co.uk/ - main site on gap year jobs and funding while on the go, full of useful information.

www.workingabroad.com/page/4/tefl-and-teaching-abroad.htm - for a selection of English speaking jobs and qualifications.



www.realgap.co.uk/Paid-work-abroad - for jobs in the US, Australia and South East Asia.

www.travellingalone.co.uk/earning-money-while-travelling.html - good info on jobs as well as general traveling.

www.anyworkanywhere.com. Places and information

www.lonelyplanet.com/uk - the traveller’s bible! www.skyscanner.net - great for flight comparison with a fab flexi-dates

setting. www.statravel.com/ - for excellent deals on multi-stop flights and

discounts for students. Safety and vaccinations Please don’t be tempted to take short cuts as far as this is concerned. The vaccinations and malaria pills you need may seem expensive but are worth every penny! Check with your Doctor about potential side effects and remember that you may need to have some inoculations well ahead of your actual travel date.

www.australianexplorer.com/travelling_tips.htm - traveling tips for all destinations.

www.asiatraveltips.com/GeneralTravelTips.shtml - Asian travel tips. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/vaccines/index.shtml - A-Z of places

and required vaccinations. www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1072.aspx?categoryid=67&subcategoryid=152

- vaccinations available on the NHS and local practitioners. Accommodation When you are traveling you don’t need to have every last bit of accommodation booked in advance as the internet makes it so easy. Unless you are arriving at an unsociable hour, or want to fall into a bed guaranteed at the end of a long flight, you can be more fluid. It’s not like your Mum & Dad booking their two-week family holiday package! Most of the hostels have image galleries of the rooms and detailed instructions on how to get there from stations and airports.

www.hostelworld.com www.hostelbookers.com www.hostels.com www.couchsurfing.org/ - a cheap alternative to hostels, couch surfing is

a really good way to meet new people.



TRAVEL INSURANCE Continuous boozing on cheap vodka often results in minor illnesses or infections. Make sure you’ve got your NHS card and details of travel insurance to claim back any medical fees.

Club rep – put on your lashmina!


Being a club-rep is a really mad summer job. Be prepared to hear the phrases “Get your ***s out” and “2 for 1, 1 free shot” every night throughout your season. The main resorts for repping include Magaluf, Ibiza, Kavos, Malia, and Faliraki and the most popular jobs include bar and PR work. Don’t worry about knowing how to speak Spanish because it is definitely not a necessity, although it may help you get a job with locals! Be prepared to get paid a pittance and to work really long hours. If you’re preparing to do several seasons (which is possible in club resorts as you can go out during the summer holidays at uni), it would be useful to ask employers if they offer increased salaries if you return, which is often the case. Average salaries for PR work outside clubs and behind bars is 30-50€ per night. with accommodation costs of around 70-100€ per week Jobs are relatively easy to come by but beware of scams requiring you to make down payments for equipment or commission-based work. Information about these can often be found in specific resort blogs or websites. It would be useful to have some previous bar experience but it is by no means necessary. Club reps and employers are all louder than life, badass party animals. So as long as you’ve got attitude and can strawpeedo your way to a good night, you’ll be fine! A big advantage to working at a club is that you can often get staff passes to other clubs, bars and restaurants. As with most things in life, networking is key and being a party animal won’t send you too far wrong in these places. However, just note that word spreads fast and you can’t afford to lose jobs because you don’t turn up or are off doing other things. Good employment



SAFETY FIRST Take a hefty lock with you for apartment doors and/or suitcase, as some places are insecure and it helps to be extra careful!

history is definitely an advantage and a bad reputation could cost you the well paid bar jobs that you really need to have a good time. An important thing to consider before you leave is accommodation. The tricky thing is that you are more likely to get cheap and acceptable workers accommodation when you’ve arrived, got a job and met some people. A good plan can be to book the first week or two’s accommodation prior to arrival, then get a job and hook up with some fellow workers to get a flat when you arrive. Always check out resort landlords with their previous tenants, other workers or your boss to avoid loss of deposits or other generally crappy treatment. Will it look good on my CV? Be careful how you position your experiences as a party-hard reputation may go down well with employers in the resorts, but not with professional and more conservative employers back home. Useful websites Resources www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/home www.workingabroadmagazine.com/beach-resort-jobs/europe-clubbing-resorts/ www.seasonworkers.com Accommodation www.lastminute.com/ www.holiday-beds-direct.com/ www.cheapaccommodation.com/ Safety Don’t underestimate the dangers involved in drinking excessively – make sure you know where your mates are and vice versa! www.teenadvice.about.com/cs/streetsmarts/bb/blclubscene.htm www.thesite.org/travelandfreetime/goingout/clubbing



SAFETY FIRST Always research sites on blogs and forums before you use them. It’s always better to know what you’re doing when staying with strangers!

SAFETY FIRST Try and have a basic itinerary planned and make sure someone knows roughly where you are at all times.

The freewheeler – it’s what you make of it!


There are two ways you can go if you want to become a dedicated freewheeler: either the ‘adventurous blagger’ or ‘the bum’ route. The bum is a classic example of a lazy ‘gap year’ and it basically entails working part-time, still living with (or perhaps off) your parents and then mooching off anyone you can. Now this isn’t supposed to seem like you’re taking advantage, time just seems to slide by as every weekend you’re seeing a different mate at a different university attending another phat party. However, slowly but surely, weeks can turn into months and, as traveling around the country costs so much, it’s often hard to save enough to go anywhere new or participate in fresh activities or experiences. This can be classified as either a social or drinking year in which you basically do sod all. A more adventurous and recently more popular option for freewheeling is ‘couch surfing’ and hitchhiking around Europe. This can be dangerous and there are many sites outlining possible problems you may encounter from either escapade. If you play your cards right, however, it can be a very fulfilling and liberating experience and it’s practically free. All you have to pay for is food and drinks. The important things to remember when freewheeling (especially if you’re using sites like couchsurfers.com), is that you’re expected to build up a

reputation before you go mooching off everyone else. This requires previous planning and putting up some often quite eccentric fellow couch surfers in your flat or house. This can be a really fun experience but be very wary, especially if you live alone or are vulnerable in any way. There are many sites outlining best practice, we

mention a few at the bottom of this page. A lot of people are setting up blogs



when traveling to keep people updated with their location. Another useful idea is to set-up a Skype account before you go which means that you can talk for free with other Skype users (i.e. parents) or phone mobiles at local rates from your account - no matter where you are in the world. Will it look good on my CV? Only if you play up the positive lessons and skills you’ve learnt about planning, self-reliance, risk management and tolerance! Useful sites Resources

www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/home www.lonelyplanet.com/uk

Accommodation

www.blog.ratestogo.com/the-10-best-party-cities-in-europe/ www.couchsurfing.org/ www.hospitalityclub.org/ www.place2stay.net/ www.globalfreeloaders.com/

Safety

www.wikitravel.org/en/Tips_for_hitchhiking www.digihitch.com/ www.women-on-the-road.com/female-hitchhikers.html www.studenttravel.about.com/b/2008/05/11/couchsurfing-safety.htm



RESEARCH To make the most out of your internship ensure it is something that interests you and is relevant to your future career.

PRACTICE When applying for internships, go for some practice interviews with other firms. This means you’re not so nervy on the day!

The intern – experience and maybe some moola!


Doing an internship (paid or unpaid) is an excellent way to boost your CV before, or during, university and get some experience within the field you think you want to work in. Geeks around the world rejoice, as now you have finished school or college, you can finally spend all day tinkering in the lab or boshing out some equations in your own little office. Internships are great places to meet people with similar interests to your own. In larger companies you’re more likely to be with a few people your own age as well. There are many great benefits with an internship that cannot be realized with other types of gap year. A lot of large City-based firms offer training sessions in other countries along with a competitive wage. If you perform well during the intern period you may well get the opportunity to work during university summers, or have a job at the end of uni, putting you way ahead of any of your mates. The downside to an internship is, obviously, that you have to work. Although the amount of work depends on which type of internship you take, there are many that offer 3-day weeks or relaxed hours. However, there are very few

internships that offer the time in which you can travel freely around the world. Internships usually involve at least a 3-month chunk of commitment time-wise if not more. It can be a good way to save up for a season over the summer, or for a summer gap season to e.g. South East Asia or South America. However, you are unlikely to fit a whole gap yah and a decent internship into the space of one year.



The best way to go about looking for an internship is to work with your tutor, careers service or check out your family and friends networks. Choose one that is as relevant as possible to your chosen university course or your preference of job at the end of uni. This may seem hard initially as most people haven’t got a clue what they want to do so. It may at least help you to understand what you don’t want to do. If you are part of the big percentage that doesn’t have a clue what they want to do, choose something that interests you anyway and is close to home. Location is key (especially if you’re not being paid travel expenses) and also, if it’s in London or another large city, remember that you will have to cover your rent, living expenses and socializing all with your earnings, as you will not be supported by a student loan. Check out mygraduatecareer.com for all the latest internship sites and the best companies to work for by industry sector: Will it look good on my CV? Yes! Remember to really sell what you learnt or what you achieved on your CV, your application forms and at interview. Useful websites www.enternships.com www.fledglings.net www.inspiringinterns.com www.studentgems.com www.ratemyplacement.co.uk For loads more great information on internships don’t forget to check out mygraduatecareer.com!



MEDICAL TIP When accepting charity assignments abroad make sure you have all the correct jabs and vaccinations.

VALIDATION: Ensure the charity you are working for is legal and above board -research it online beforehand.

Charity worker/volunteer gap - aka budding Saint!

Lash Moola Getting on the grind “Where’s my Mum?” Zero in the UK.

A possible 5 if you’re abroad!

It is possible to combine charity work with any of the other options in this guide, as it is usually on a volunteering basis and lots of charities will happily accept extra help from reliable and talented young graduates! However, it is important to note that you will not usually get paid and therefore will probably have to get another job to provide money for socializing or traveling. With this in mind it would be a perfect option to do a two-day week alongside a 3-day paid internship for example. If you go abroad with a specialist overseas volunteering charity you may have to pay them – quite a lot! You may have paid thousands for the experience but it’s likely you’ll be billeted in a hostel or with a local family. If you want to find out what it’s really like to live like the locals, this is a good opportunity to do so. When considering what kind of charity work you would like to be involved in there is usually three categories to choose from: Option one: Hardcore workers. This involves face-to-face work for the

charity such as working with people with disabilities, children or poverty stricken areas or communities that rely heavily on the charity for support – especially overseas. It may also require a lot of reference paperwork to be completed beforehand to ensure you are approved to work with certain types of people or groups and you may also

require training or care experience. For more information on the clearances you need, check with individual charities or websites.



Option two: Fund-raisers. Usually UK based, this includes event organization such as bake sales, sports events like marathons or organizing something completely innovative in an attempt to raise some moola for the charity. One of the things to remember is that you may not be able to see through all the fruits of your labour as often helpers are only there for a few months and then the project is completed after they have left. Check dates and deadlines with charities to avoid disappointment. Option three: Administration. This is really important to charities although you may not get much recognition for your efforts. Often large events like the London marathon involve many fundraisers running for one charity that requires huge amounts of background organization. Although it is not as intense as some of the other charity options, it is possible to get paid and also gain some key skills in organization and office work. Will it look good on my CV? Always! Employers absolutely love candidates who have shown selflessness and kindness to others. It usually means that you can also talk genuinely about teamwork, leadership and emotional intelligence skills such as empathy on your CV and at interview. Useful websites

www.workingforacharity.org.uk www.jobsincharities.co.uk www.realgap.co.uk www.vso.org.uk/ www.gumtree.com/london/london-voluntary-work_1584_1.html: www.adventurealternative.com/GapYearTrips.asp www.workandvolunteer.com www.do-it.org.uk www.workingabroad.com www.africanimpact.com www.latitude.org.uk www.gapyear.com www.thegapyearjob.co.uk



About the author Hi! I’m Emma Beresford (yeah, that’s me with the big nose!) and I helped to write this guide about gap years. I’ve recently graduated from Imperial College and I’m currently planning my own trip around South America. I’m a keen traveler and I’ve been lucky enough to visit quite a few different countries both before and during uni. Stamps in my passport include South East Asia, India and Sri Lanka, Eastern Europe as well as ski and club resorts in

Europe (including the notorious Magaluf!), participating in many of the activities mentioned in this guide. It’s such a great adventure and not to be missed by anyone, whether you do it alone or in a group. Luckily many of my friends have also done gaps and have provided us with great advice as well as countless tales of their escapades making the guide even more exciting to write. I can’t encourage you enough to go out and find out new places to go and things to see - my stories of gap years and summers will stay with me for life! When you return please drop us a line here at mygraduatecareer.com. Tell us about your own adventures and contribute to our pages - more and up to date information is always better when it comes to gaps! Career sites in our portfolio mygraduatecareer.com | everything students and graduates need to get their careers off to a flying start - all in one convenient place. myexecutivecareer.com | the ultimate career planning resource for aspiring and established senior executives. newlifenetwork.co.uk | the UK’s top career advice website – career planning, redundancy help, how to find a new job or start a business.

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