Taking a year out between school or college and higher
education or a job can offer you exciting, challenging and valuable opportunities,
whether it is in the UK or OVERSEAS. It will no doubt broaden your outlook
and your confidence.
Spend your time wisely
There are literally hundreds of opportunities for you to choose from whether
it is traveling abroad, volunteering or working within a different environment.
Whichever you chose University admission tutors and employers alike do
look for this time to have been spent wisely. Our guide to Gap Year Ideas will help you choose the right course or programme.
Gap Year benefits
Traveling or working away from home will give you more confidence, maturity
and a greater sense of responsibility.
Your enhanced C.V will give you an edge in the marketplace when you begin your job or career search. Your choice of course, job or volunteer work will make a big statement about you. If properly planned, a gap year can say as
much, if not more, about you as an individual, as any set of exam results
ever can!
How long can programmes/project last?
There are numerous projects/programmes/expeditions that you can participate
in. The length of time can vary from a 2 week language course abroad to
a full 12 month commitment perhaps teaching in a third world country or using your common sense and working your way around Australia. Many people plan
their gap to include a period of work and then travel.
How does our policy benefit you?
It will cover you with up to £3million for any medical emergency and repatriate you back home if needed. You can return to the UK if you need to and after your Back Home visit is over, you can resume your trip with your cover fully endorsed the minute you reach your destination. Our Backpackers policy will cover you for most types of work at no extra cost, see our policy summary for a clearer explanation or call our help line on 08450 264 264.
