Product Description

Fifth edition of the definitive handbook for all those students who want to make the most of a year off before or after college. Contains all the necessary information on the specialist Gap Year programmes available, including the enormous range of jobs that can be found by travellers, possibilities for voluntary work around the world, joining an expedition, gaining some new skill or qualification, or simply taking the opportunity to travel. Features include a country-by-country guide to Gap Year opportunities worldwide. The book is vividly illustrated with first hand stories and case histories from Gap Year travellers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #607676 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Review
'Provides a comprehensive guide to opportunities, sound assessment of the risks and rewards, and accounts from more than 100 young people who have already filled the gap year' .
- "The Daily Telegraph."
' Whether you want to work as an au pair in the Netherlands, with disadvantaged children in Romania, teach English in Japan or pick avocados in Israel, "Taking a Gap Year" is the book you need. Recommended.' - "Overseas Jobs Express."
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' Recommended reading' . - "The Guardian."
' If you' re advising anyone to consider further reading on this increasingly popular subject then you won' t go far wrong with this Vacation Work release.' - "Euro Express Magazine"

Customer Reviews

good service and product
We live in Australia and book arrived quickly. My daughter loves using it to plan her gap year. Great suggestions