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Get in touch Teachers, Lecturers & Careers Advisors Trusted, impartial advice for your students & approved gap year providers Request a talk or invite organisations to a gapfair Approved Providers Stand out from the crowd & network with peers Membership details Working with for your future Feedback on Year Out Group member programmes in 2018> Excellent Good Fair Poor Blog Posts Because you can never have too much of a good thing Should I go to university or take a gap year? by Stefan Wathan Firstly, we'd like to wish everyone the best for their continued studies this year. We know it's been a really difficult period for students. The uncertainty around exam results, university places and employment have understandably left many feeling in a state of... How to Avoid 5 Gap Year Mistakes by Stefan Wathan Successful gap years require a strategy and this blog will help you avoid 5 gap year mistakes. Gap years have long been popular in Europe and are gaining more traction in the United States—and for good reason. According to a Gap Year Association survey, study abroad... Last minute Christmas gift panic? by Stefan Wathan Last minute Christmas gift panic? Africa & Asia Venture (AV) have got you covered with their Gap Year Vouchers. If you are hoping to take a Gap Year or know someone who is, these vouchers make the perfect last minute Christmas gift. You can purchase AV vouchers... Boost your well-being during Covid19 by Stefan Wathan For students around the world, the plans for a 2020/1 gap year changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus crisis. If you’re one of those students whose plans got completely warped amid the crisis, time to look on the bright side. There are ways to use this... Deal With Language Barriers While Traveling S.E. Asia by Stefan Wathan How to Deal With Language Barriers While Traveling to S.E. Asia by Erica Sunarjo So, you have picked your travel destination. South East Asia, it is! Your bags are packed, and your flight booked. You have pondered a list of sights you want to visit, With the many... Evidence the benefits of your travel on a CV by Stefan Wathan Gap years have been around since the 1970's but the last decade or two have seen more people than ever before deciding it's an option for them. In a globalized world, businesses need experienced candidates who understand other cultures, speak another language or are... Handling the stresses of teaching overseas by Stefan Wathan Preparing how to handle the stress of teaching overseas will really improve your experience. Teaching English in a foreign country as part of your gap year is likely to be one of the most demanding experiences you'll ever have. It entails relocating to a new country,... Watch Netflix overseas by Stefan Wathan Watch Netflix Overseas: Even whilst enjoying a brilliant adventure overseas, you may sometimes crave a bit of home life. Pancakes, Your own bed or favorite TV show. It’s no secret that Netflix US has the largest library out of all available regions – sitting at over... How to choose more sustainable travel kit by Stefan Wathan Taking a gap year is all about gaining new experiences and a new perspective on life. When you choose to take time off from work or school, you know that your lifestyle will change. You will also gain a new appreciation for the world around you. How to choose more... 4 Things to Research in Advance to Stay Safe Abroad by Stefan Wathan It’s hard to get banned from Canada, but I know someone who did. He didn’t do anything illegal. But because he didn’t research Canadian laws and customs before visiting, he did some things at the border that the customs agents found suspicious. The result? An arrest... Travel in 2021 by Stefan Wathan It's been a terrible year for most people with too many facing the loss of family, their health or employment. Talking about gap years and travel in 2021 can seem frivolous by comparison. That said, the travel industry has been one of the hardest hit by restrictions... 5 Common Travel Challenges by Stefan Wathan Travelling is not always easy and you will most definitely get into unexpected situations. However, some of these can be foreseen and prepared for. Here are 5 common travel challenges you will face while traveling abroad. Being Unprepared This is an... More gap year blogs Tel: +44 (0) 1869 338890 Gap Year Enquiries Get in touch About usGap Year BlogsCookiesPrivacyDisclaimer © Year Out Group 2020. All rights reserved | Membership technology by Tall Projects | Jooble