gap year News

Travellers wanting to experience the effervescent home of Bollywood and make a difference to people’s lives at the same time should check out i-to-i’s brand new trips to Mumbai!

Charity Lattitude Global Volunteering is offering football fans aged 17 to 25 the opportunity to volunteer in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup, where they may even be able to attend a competition game.

After graduation from university this year many young people are struggling to find a job. Two graduates of 2009, who are now in employment, believe that being a Lattitude Global Volunteer can help to get ahead in today’s competitive job market.

By getting kids from Rio’s ‘City of God’ involved in Capoeira, volunteers help them reach their full potential

It seems gap years are no longer just for the under-25s – a new breed of older traveller is forsaking traditional ‘holidays’ for a more meaningful travel experience!

Magical rainforests, stunning beaches, active volcanoes… is it possible to make a trip to Costa Rica any better? Well, i-to-i sure have tried!

Want to experience the World Cup next summer? Forget the extortionate all-inclusive packages and join the party by volunteering near Cape Town!

ESL Job Network in cooperation with the Education Ministry of Korea invite degree holders to teach at public schools Nationwide. Enjoy the prestige & security of a government job! Pay & perks are the highest offered in the market TAX FREE!

Those who want to experience South Africa’s amazing scenery and help some incredible wildlife, but not sacrifice on luxury, should check out i-to-i’s brand new South Africa trip!

On i-to-i’s brand new trip in beautiful Goa, volunteers bring education straight to those kids who desperately need it, and still have time to lounge on the beach!

Those searching for an escape route from the drudgery of everyday life are having their eyes opened to the opportunities teaching abroad offers by TEFL course provider i-to-i.

Anyone who dreamt of running away to join to circus as a little kid can now do just that, and make a difference at the same time, with i-to-i’s new project in Rio De Janeiro!

Getting a job can seem like an impossible task in today’s economic climate, but people can dramatically improve their chances by taking a gap year!

Quest Overseas, which organises voluntary projects and expeditions for ‘gap year’ students has become the first ‘gap year’ organisation to be awarded the new British Standard for safety.

Tired of not finding any books to read while teaching English in China, i-to-i TEFL graduates Mary Perry and Ted Garner took drastic action and wrote their own!

Anyone wanting a taste of what teaching in China is all about should head to i-to-i’s online travel community Campfire to check out official Teach in China Internship blogger Craig Barber’s account of his TEFL adventure!

Jobless graduates needn’t despair at the state of the UK jobs market – there’s still plenty of work to be had teaching English in amazing destinations around the world.

Even as UK unemployment touches 2.4million, increasing numbers of workers are looking to volunteer abroad to prevent their careers stalling.

Demand rockets for gap year places, but there’s still plenty of space available for 2009-2010.

Soak up life in the African bush with i-to-i’s fantastic new project on a big five reserve in South Africa’s stunning Eastern Cape.

A simple guide to point you in the right direction when choosing Travel Insurance for your Gap Year.

Missing out on a university place can feel like the end of the world, but taking an impromptu gap year can boost young people’s prospects in the long run.

With our wealth of experience in Gap Yearing and being parents of Gappers we have put together the Mind The Gap Year Top Ten Tips to help you to plan your trip and to help parents assist.

Hunky television presenting adventurer Ben Fogle has been voted the ideal celebrity to help people pack their bags for a long trip or gap year, according to a recent survey by gap year volunteering charity, Lattitude Global Volunteering.

With news of a surge in Scottish unemployment today, Scottish residents should consider getting TEFL qualified with i-to-i to boost their job opportunities.

Experience the perfect mix of catching waves off South Africa’s beautiful Cape Peninsula and helping disadvantaged children stay off the streets.

Savvy Scots use their ILA funding to get TEFL qualified to teach English in fantastic locations around the world.

i-to-i's new trip in picturesque rural Cambodia sees volunteers making a real difference to the lives of kids by helping them learn how to clean their teeth!

As casual jobs in the UK and US dry up, head Down Under to raise money for a gap year

Teaching English abroad offers fantastic opportunities for victims of the current recession to gain new skills, earn money overseas and fund travel to exotic destinations.

Gap years have grown so popular in recent years, they are almost a rite of passage, but do they necessarily reflect our growing concerns around global ethics and the environment?

Many A-Level students are so committed to volunteering abroad during their gap years, that they have said their exam results will not affect their decision to go away, according to surveys conducted by charity Lattitude Global Volunteering.

Experience the real Costa Rica by taking part in a fantastic volunteer adventure with i-to-i

The World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) has chosen the eSchedule PRO business appointment scheduling system by Marcom Consulting for its trade conference.

Volunteer travel company i-to-i have recently launched two brand new trips in Australia that will not only make organisation easier, they will give travellers the chance to have a completely authentic experience.

Tutors International launches course ideal for students taking a gap year before applying to university to avoid uncertainty in British university admissions system

United Planet’s Gap Year Quest program combines traveling, working, language learning, and an opportunity to develop new talents and skills to gain an edge in a tight job market.

Mind The Gap Year have signed up as supporting partners for this years Expanding Horizon Gap Fairs. The Gap Year Fairs are held at 19 schools. Anyone is welcome, students, parents, even passers by and its FREE.

Wembley twins Raajul and Rushabh Shah, 19, have recently returned from China, where they took part in Lattitude Global Volunteering projects.

Moray girl, Esme Saville, has recently returned from a Lattitude Global Volunteering placement in Malawi, where she lived, and taught in schools, for almost a year.

Southfields Community College student Merlain Makiadi, of Tooting, has given up using public transport, getting around London by foot for a whole month, to raise £2,000 to fund a volunteering trip to India.

Camps International has an aim of providing a gap year holiday experience that ensures the practices of responsible tourism are up held yet also still an extremely rewarding experience for all visitors.

Camp Kenya holds an agreement with the primary school in Makongeni and the community for a three year development programme, which is represented by local chiefs and Kenyan government officials.

Send Us Packing also highlights that John Lewis’s service will squeeze out other tour operators, as John Lewis honeymooners are only given the option to book via their agent Greenbee Specialist Travel.

All information about the Academic School Year courses in Italy with Scuola Leonardo da Vinci to learn Italian language and culture.

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito” – African proverb

Over the first few months Camp Kenya visited the centre a number of times to discuss Camp Kenya’s involvement in rehabilitating the centre and building an entirely new classroom and sanitary facility.

As the country enters recession, the gap year market is experiencing unprecedented growth with 21 percent more Britons planning to leave the country for Australia alone this autumn.

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