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A bit about me…
- Born in Kenya
- 9 month Gap Year
- Journalism in Ghana
- Child care in South Africa
- Travelled Southern Africa
- University of Leicester
- English teacher for 4
years
- Oyster Worldwide
- India, Nepal and Thailand
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Thinking a hinking about bout takin taking a ga g a gap y p year? ear? A bit about me Born in Kenya 9 month Gap Year Journalism in Ghana Child care in South Africa Travelled Southern Africa University of Leicester
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What I got out of taking a gap year What I got out of taking a gap year
- Independence
- Appreciation and
direction
- Amazing new
interests and stories
- Life-long friends
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- Time taken out of
education or work for a purpose *
- A gap year is rarely
12 months
- Mini gaps are
getting more popular
*Phil Murray – gapadvice.org
What is What is a gap year? a gap year?
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Why Why take a take a gap y gap year? ear?
- A break from education
- “Once in a lifetime”
- Time to think about the
future
- Gain new skills
- Good for your C.V.
- Something fun and different
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About About the team the team
- Sending people overseas
- n gap years since 2000
- 6 team members,
supported by a team of ambassadors
- Based in Hartfield, East
Sussex
- All passionate travellers
- All programmes have
been visited
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What are What are your conce your concerns? rns?
Will I be older than
- thers?
Will it cost lots of money? Do universities like gap years? What if I forget to study?
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How to aff How to afford
- rd to go on a gap year?
to go on a gap year?
- Get a job
- Get sponsored
- Think outside the box
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How to How to book book?
- Book early
- Look into the
company you book with
- Check for hidden
costs
- Always get insured
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What What now? now?
- Ask questions
- Take some information away with you
- Look online
- Get in touch, we are always happy to help
Sarah@oysterworldwide.com www.oysterworldwide.com
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Useful Useful Links Links
Find Oyster Worldwide on Social Media
www.oysterworldwide.com www.yearoutgroup.org www.gapadvice.org Travel Aware Campaign www.independentgapadvice.org
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Australian Outback Paid Work
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Australian Surf Camp
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Paid work Sydney
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Ski –Canada, France, Romania
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Animal Conservation
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Animal Conservation
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Animal Conservation
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Animal Conservation
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Sports Coaching SA
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TEFL courses and teaching China
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Volunteer Teaching
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Volunteer Teaching
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Medical Internships
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Diving and Marine Conservation
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Diving and Marine Conservation
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