Taking a gap year is probably the best thing you'll ever do. You get to take some well-deserved time out from education or from a career where you work so hard you don't notice the years go by! Gap year travel can enhance a CV and give you time to think about your next move.
If you plan to take time out between A'levels and going to University or looking for employment, taking a gap year can prove to be a wise move. Not only will you come back refreshed and with loads of energy but you will have had the time to think about what you plan to do next. Whether that is making the right decision for a degree course or career move.
Universities and employers are starting to understand the value of time out and they regard gap year takers favourably. There are hundreds of work, travel and volunteer work ideas so you will have no trouble in finding one that will not only appeal to you but will also enhance your career prospects. You could teach abroad, learn a language, work with children, disadvantaged communities or with animals. Involvement in such volunteer projects gives you a real sense of personal achievement and what's more, these are the kind of experiences that really enhance a CV and help you to stand out from the crowd.
Jobs abroad don't have to be unpaid volunteer work. There is all kinds of paid work abroad available as well and we can help! Paid work abroad is a great way to make your gap year money go further and therefore make your gap year travel longer!
Most importantly, gap years and career breaks are an amazing experience. You'll see some fantastic places, make lifetime friendships and return home with excellent stories to tell.
Real Gap Year Experience provides rewarding gap year jobs and volunteer gap year projects abroad, for students, career break and gap years for grown ups in 30 countries worldwide. Real Gap Year's best available gap year ideas are:
