For those not ready to attend university or enter the world of work, a gap year may be a suitbale option. This involves spending the year studying, working or volunteering through your own initiative whilst you work out what you would like to do.
Below are available programmes and information that could help you plan a gap year.
An accredited programme that allows students to spend a semester or year on board a tall ship. Students study, train and sail around a number of different destinations.
"The Gap Year Association (GYA) is a nonprofit membership community for educators, students, gap year programs, consultants, counselors, and post-secondary institutions"
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