The GAP Year: Opportunities, International
& Otherwise, for You-Beyond College Graduation
Ever hear of a GAP year? Well, a gap year is a tradition in
which many Europeans engage. Between their high school graduation
and college OR between their college graduation and starting a full time
job, these new graduates spend up to a year pursuing interests, trying
out new things, and following their heart and passions. It is the
GAP year. That year between. Some of the links below could help
you put a GAP year together for yourself.
 Check
out SU student Sara Sutton's paper "The Gap Year" written for a CADR Senior
Seminar.
The
Center for Interim Programs A consulting service that helps young
people find meaningful gap year placements. Since inception in 1980 as the
first organization of its kind in the US, Interim has designed creative gap
year opportunities for over 5,000 young people. We have built relationships
with organizations worldwide and offer a database of over 5,200 program
opportunities.
Volunteer
Abroad-During and After your college years there are many opportunities
for you to help others in a country other than the US. You will find a
variety of needs and varying lengths of time. check it out!
Job
Opportunities Internationally-Listed are a variety of international job
opportunities. These websites are job-related resources and provide you a
good starting point in your job search.
Internships
Abroad-usually we think of internships as something that happens during
college. However, many organizations and employers will allow a
new/recent college graduate to take the position of an intern. If you
are interested in an internship, ask if this might be the case-it often is.
Season
Worker-Seasonal jobs, courses & gap years
Teaching
English Abroad-It is great if you have training in ESL (English as a
second language), but for many positions a degree in ESL is NOT required.
Want a one year, paid job overseas? This may be the job for you.
Check out the ESL opportunities.
Teach
& Travel: Thailand at the Chiang Mai University
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