Gap Year
Gap year guide: 'A fantastic place to visit'
It is less frequented by gappers than other parts of the world, but East Africa has much to offer, says Zoe Flood
Inside Gap Year
A unique platform
Thursday, 22 January 2009
The Government-funded volunteer programme Platform2 sends UK youths to developing countries in South America and Africa - fancy applying for the trip of a lifetime?
Any volunteers?
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Let’s face it, being a volunteer isn’t always seen as the most glamorous thing to do in your spare time – or, perhaps, during your gap year – but there are students out there making it an award-winning extra-curricular activity.
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