The Gap Year Book

Author : Kristin M. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470501214
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to the Gap Year written by Kristin M. White and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to re-charge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year; including what a gap year is, what it is not, and why it can have a positive impact on a young life. * Readers can find out what college admissions deans think of the gap year, and how it is becoming an important part of the educational process at top tier universities. *Economically, the gap year can make a lot of sense in a recession, and this useful guide gives information on free programs, financial aid, and tax savings. *The book has a comprehensive guide to 200 of the world's best gap year programs. *Students will find self-quizzes and helpful criteria to help them decide whether to take a gap year, and if so what kind of program. This guide helps them evaluate their interests and plan and fund their gap year; whether it means spending a year on a sailing vessel, coaching sports and teaching in an impoverished area, or following a passion in the arts or academics.

Author : Joseph O'Shea
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421410362
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gap Year written by Joseph O'Shea and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of the gap year has taken hold in America. Since its development in Britain nearly fifty years ago, taking time off between secondary school and college has allowed students the opportunity to travel, develop crucial life skills, and grow up, all while doing volunteer work in much-needed parts of the developing world.

Author : Kristin White
Publisher : Nota Bene Press
ISBN 13 : 9780578603117
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to the Gap Year written by Kristin White and published by Nota Bene Press. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly updated second edition of The Complete Guide to the Gap Year is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to recharge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year, including what a gap year is, what it is not, and how it can have a positive impact on a young life. The Complete Guide to the Gap Year will help students: * Discover what college admissions deans think of the gap year and why it is becoming an important part of the educational process.* Assess the economics of the gap year---the guide offers information on free programs and financial aid* Determine the right program with a comprehensive guide to 200 of the world's best gap year programs. The directory is newly updated and includes new categories including internship and career development programs, as well as college transition programs.Whether it means spending a year on a sailing vessel, coaching sports and teaching in an impoverished area, or following a passion in the arts or academics, this invaluable guide will help students evaluate their interests, plan for, and fund their gap year.

Author : Karl Haigler
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312336985
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gap-Year Advantage written by Karl Haigler and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That complements the college-application process, communicating with students about their goals, and handling logistics such as travel, health insurance, and money.

Author : Susan Griffith
Publisher : Vacation Work Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781854583284
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Taking a Gap Year written by Susan Griffith and published by Vacation Work Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique bestseller, this fully revised fourth edition of the definitive handbook for all those wanting a year off before or after university is inspiring - a Gap Year is the chance of a lifetime to see the world; this book has already shown thousands of readers just how much they can achieve in their year off. It is comprehensive and includes all the information you need on specialist Gap Year programmes, jobs for travellers worldwide, voluntary work around the world, joining an expedition, learning a language, gaining a new skill or qualification or simply taking the opportunity to travel. Vividly illustrated with stories and case histories from gap year travellers to show what a Gap Year can be like. As England's foremost authority on finding temporary work abroad, Susan Griffith constantly attracts the attention of the media, featuring on Woman's Hour, You and Yours and other national radio and television programmes.

Author : Susan Griffith
Publisher : Crimson Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781854585905
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Gap Year written by Susan Griffith and published by Crimson Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive handbook for young people considering a gap year before continuing their education, this annually updated guide provides information on the vast range of jobs, voluntary opportunities and specialist programmes available worldwide, as well as assessing the risks and rewards.

Author : Ian Parks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578362762
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gap Year written by Ian Parks and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A self-help book designed for high school aged teens and young adults.

Author : Susan Griffith
Publisher : Vacation Work Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781854584915
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Gap Year written by Susan Griffith and published by Vacation Work Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student Travel Guide.

Author : Joseph Bindloss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781740596664
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gap Year Book written by Joseph Bindloss and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fancy a year out between school and further studies? Thinking of letting the rat-race wait? You need The Gap Year Book - a definitive, practical guide to planning and taking a year out. Packed with essential advice on pre-trip preparation and planning, the inside track on when and where to go, and numerous ideas on what to do, this book is a one-stop gap year shop. conservation project? We'll tell you how to organise all this and more, all you need now is your plane ticket! - full-colour world map showing gap year routes - tried and tested itineraries from real gappers - contact details for all the gap year placement companies and organisations - access to dedicated gap year discussion forum on lonelyplanet.com's Thorn Tree - Impressive breadth and depth of information supplied in a readable and entertaining way - information on the best courses to take and how to apply for jobs - quotes and tales from real gappers who've been there and done it - how to stay healthy away from home - 28,195 accepted university applicants deferred entry to take a gap year in 2002 (UCAS) - There are currently over 1,800,000 students following higher education programmes (NUSSL) - Average age of students is 16-25 (nusonline.co.uk) - Individual student spend is approximately [pound]5,535 pa - Average student spends [pound]524 p.a on travel (NUSSL) - Nearly a quarter do not buy holiday insurance (National Express) - 93 percent of higher education students in the UK have internet access (NOP

Author : Annie Sanders
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781408413258
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gap Year for Grown-Ups written by Annie Sanders and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah & David married straight after university, & 20 years on, they've seen their two girls off to university. Now Sarah wantswild, unpredictable adventure, & she wants to do it alone. But can she really survive without her husband?