Gap Year
Mind the gap: A year out can be a bonus - just choose wisely
Given the gloomy economic outlook, it seems few will be immune from the fallout of the global credit crunch. That includes students. As the economy contracts, graduates will need to become cannier about marketing themselves and making sure hard-pressed employers know they are the pick of the crop.
Inside Gap Year
Into the wild
Monday, 29 September 2008
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
Friday, 15 August 2008
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
How to be a modern day Mowgli
Monday, 11 August 2008
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
Gap year: ultimate listings guide
Monday, 11 August 2008
Not sure what to do on your gap year? Check out our listings guide for inspiration.
Gap year: discover the Latin spirit
Monday, 11 August 2008
From Machu Picchu to Montevideo, a host of wonders awaits in South America, says Sophie Morris
Gap year: off into the unknown
Monday, 11 August 2008
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?
Monday, 11 August 2008
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
Monday, 11 August 2008
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
Monday, 11 August 2008
Dynamic gap year students will always stand out from the rest of the A-list crowd, says Tom Griffiths the founder of Gapyear.com.
Gap-year travel: 'We were lucky to get out alive. But I'm glad I went'
Thursday, 26 June 2008
After the tragedy in Ecuador, parents shouldn't put their children off travelling, says Sophie Heawood – even if, like her, they end up in a truly terrifying situation
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