Gap Year
Gap year: volunteering advice
How do you get the most out of a gap year if your heart is set on volunteering? Anne Giacomantonio gets advice from an expert
Inside Gap Year
How to be a modern day Mowgli
Monday, 11 August 2008
Hearing the call of the wild, Chris Green headed off to work with wolves – and learnt why he should worry when they wag their tails
Gap year: ultimate listings guide
Monday, 11 August 2008
Not sure what to do on your gap year? Check out our listings guide for inspiration.
Gap year: discover the Latin spirit
Monday, 11 August 2008
From Machu Picchu to Montevideo, a host of wonders awaits in South America, says Sophie Morris
Gap year: off into the unknown
Monday, 11 August 2008
High-profile tragedies have made parents wary, but well-planned gap years are worth the risk, says Laura Jones
Which gap year type are you?
Monday, 11 August 2008
Gappers might be charitable volunteers, nostalgic hippies, sports enthusiasts or even career-minded business types with one eye on their CV. Andy Sharman takes a light hearted look at those seeking a world of adventure
South-east Asia: the gapper's paradise
Monday, 11 August 2008
Cheap, safe and vibrant, South-east Asia is the premier choice for the budget traveller, says Kate Thomas
Gap year: how to make yourself stand out
Monday, 11 August 2008
Dynamic gap year students will always stand out from the rest of the A-list crowd, says Tom Griffiths the founder of Gapyear.com.
Gap-year travel: 'We were lucky to get out alive. But I'm glad I went'
Thursday, 26 June 2008
After the tragedy in Ecuador, parents shouldn't put their children off travelling, says Sophie Heawood – even if, like her, they end up in a truly terrifying situation
Gap year: Prepare to go the extra mile
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Whether it’s to expand your horizons or your contacts book, there’s likely to be a gap year itinerary to suit you.
Gap-year volunteers hinder genuine foreign aid work
Thursday, 26 June 2008
A leading British charity has said the trend among students using their gap years to take part in voluntary work overseas is not helping - and in some cases hindering - aid projects in developing countries.
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