Gap year guide: 'A fantastic place to visit'
17 August 2009 12:00 AM
It is less frequented by gappers than other parts of the world, but East Africa has much to offer, says Zoe Flood
A unique platform
22 January 2009 05:36 PM
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?
11 December 2008 02:18 PM
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.
Into the wild
29 September 2008 04:18 PM
Starting your degree in January gives you an extra three months for an exciting stopgap. Amy McLellan runs through the options
Gap year: volunteering advice
15 August 2008 05:23 PM
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
Gap year: ultimate listings guide
11 August 2008 12:23 PM
Not sure what to do on your gap year? Check out our listings guide for inspiration.
Gap year: discover the Latin spirit
11 August 2008 11:45 AM
From Machu Picchu to Montevideo, a host of wonders awaits in South America, says Sophie Morris
Gap year: off into the unknown
11 August 2008 11:25 AM
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?
11 August 2008 11:08 AM
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
11 August 2008 10:44 AM
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
11 August 2008 10:35 AM
Dynamic gap year students will always stand out from the rest of the A-list crowd, says Tom Griffiths the founder of Gapyear.com.
How to be a modern day Mowgli
11 August 2008 10:03 AM
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
Civil and environmental engineering – making a difference
26 June 2008 04:52 PM
David Dalgado, 23, is in the final year of a degree in civil and environmental engineering at Imperial College London. He decided to pursue a career in civil engineering to try to make a difference in developing countries.
An inspiring gap year
26 June 2008 12:41 PM
Chrissie Stockting, 22, graduated from Southampton University last year with a degree in music. Earlier this year, she became a Raleigh International Venturer in a team of 120 volunteers and spent 10 weeks in Tampasak, a small village in Malaysian Borneo. She tells us why ‘potential employers are noticeably impressed’ by her time off.
Sooner or later?
26 June 2008 12:31 PM
Emily Ross explains how to organise deferred entry and a gap year
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