Nov 14 2010
Get As Much From Your Gap Year As Possible
This may sound a little strange but taking a gap year participating in work as a volunteer overseas is a bit like jumping out of a plane, it’s only fun if it’s all there. Let’s say you were to get on the next plane to Africa and throw the contents of your luggage out of the window the trip wouldn’t be so fun. Most people certainly would not think about entering an exam hall without revising for the exam. It’s the same with a gap year as nobody jumps on a plane and travel without knowing where they are going or what they are going to do when they get there. Many people would argue that spontaneous is fun and it’s more exhilarating if you don’t know where you are going. Travelling like this for many is actually very dangerous as you are at great risk.
What is it exactly you want to do?
The is a question that many of us have been asked several times before but this time you will have a variety of answers to give. You must think about what activity it is you want to do whether it’s volunteering, learning new skills or teaching. This helps you when you are saving up money to travel and gives you a goal to aim for.
Volunteering
You definitely won’t have any trouble finding volunteer projects abroad. Just a single internet search can bring in over 20 million results for some keywords. Whether you want to volunteer in Zimbabwe you are spoilt for choice with all the placements available. It is a good idea to be very picky, remember you have a lot of choice so ensure you are choosing the right one. Think about what you have a passion for? Is it conservation, teaching, sports or construction. If you have a particular interest in football then try and narrow your search down to a niche like that. This is a trip of a lifetime for you so it is important to make the correct decision.
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