Many students decide to take a Gap Year before they begin university or embark on full time employment.

A Gap Year can be a productive way to spend a year and build skills and experience. It can provide an opportunity to broaden horizons, learn new things, challenge oneself and ponder future career options.

A Gap Year may include:

• Travelling
• Teaching abroad
• Working abroad
• Volunteering at home or abroad
• Gaining work experience
• Undertake further study or training

Below are listed some useful resources to assist you. Click on an entry to follow the link.

• Prospects Gap Year Guide
• Careers Advice for Parents
• Real Gap
• Back Packer Advice
• How to Ethically Volunteer Anywhere in the World
• Volunteering FAQ
• Ethical Volunteering
• Year Out Group