Your Gap Year: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Year Out the Adventure of a Lifetime (Vacation Work) Book

Now in its sixth edition, 'The Gap Year: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Year Out the Adventure of a Lifetime' has been assembled by Susan Griffiths, a gap year specialist. Fully up to date, the book has everything the student needs to know to have a year full of adventure, excitement and worldly learning. The book is small enough to fit in your rucksack but comprehensive enough to support you in every situation.Containing information about travel and working at home or abroad from ski instruction, research projects and volunteering, to guidance on Government initiatives, planning advice and CV preparation and building, this is the gap year student's bible. The books first section is Planning and includes sound advice on securing your place at University; the pros and cons of solo and group travel; deciding the right time for a gap year; Gap year agencies; sources of funding; insurance; health and safety precautions; visa's, money and what to take (and not to take).The second section is guidance for worldwide travel and is broken down sequentially into the 5 continents, and covers budgeting; getting around; cultural aspects - including culture shock; and round the world flights.Part III covers specialist placements including; expeditions; work experience; volunteering; paid seasonal work; and directories of courses.Part IV is a country guide to Europe and Part V is a country guide to the rest of the world. With over 500 pages of essential information whatever your dreams and ambitions, this is a collection of information which has utilised a range of expert resources throughout the world and is the must have companion to for any young person contemplating a gap Year. 2010 has seen increased demand for University places, rising unemployment, and high tuition fees- with such uncertainty for young people, perhaps a gap year offers the best option anyway. Read More