The Caribbean island of Jamaica is truly an ideal destination for a UK student interested in taking a gap year. In most of the world’s exotic destinations, volunteering means first and foremost learning quite a bit of the local language. Jamaica, on the other hand, is an English-speaking country by virtue of its centuries long […]
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As the largest nation in South America, Brazil is an exciting and diverse place, ideal for students who are considering a gap year spent volunteering in the developing world. When not busy with their humanitarian tasks, Brazil can offer the student a huge wealth of tourist activities. This single nation alone possesses not only the […]
Read MoreA gap year abroad is much more than just an extended holiday away from the ordinary obligations that characterize modern life in the UK. It also provides young adults with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the real world before embarking upon several more years of academic study. To get the most out of a […]
Read MoreMost people have heard of the Amazon, but they may not realise the sheer scale of this river and the rainforest basin that surrounds it. In terms of water flow, the Amazon is by far the largest river on the planet, discharging more water than the combined flow of the next seven largest rivers. The […]
Read MoreStudents who have completed the standard sequence of compulsory education frequently feel a need to take a “gap year” before they continue on to university or enter the adult world of work. Far from a mere holiday, a gap year is widely regarded as a time when young adults can explore their own interests and […]
Read MoreYoung people that choose to do volunteer work abroad during their university gap year will benefit in several ways. The teaching institutions believe that students who are interested in issues abroad are more rounded individuals, that are likely to be successful in their university career. Many tutors appreciate the opportunity to work with students who […]
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