Gap Year
What Is a Gap Year?
A gap year is when you take a year off, typically between high school graduation and university/TAFE/apprenticeship.Â
Gap years are meant to give students a break from academics. It’s usually a time to discover yourself and consider what kind of education and career you want to pursue.
A gap year can take many forms. For example, you could work a job, complete an internship, volunteer, or travel. You can do these activities independently or as part of a gap year program.
There are some excellent resources for helping plan a gap year below:
It’s really important that you: Here are a few companies that are currently offering overseas trips:
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand
A lot of excellent information on exchanges including volunteering opportunities is available in this excellent guide.