Gap Year Programs for Travel Abroad

[hugh2012]

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Aside from a Fulbright scholarship, what other gap year programs or activities will allow you to travel abroad. I really regret not studying abroad and want to make that up somehow.

 

[TMC07]

WorldTeach, but I do not particularly like the program because I believe that it creates dependence. It is also one of those "pay to volunteer programs" in the sense that they require a $2,000 deposit and over the course of your service that deposit is broken down into ten months of paychecks and given back to you. A few friends of mine have done this and loved it. If you are looking for a chance to travel and grow as a person, it is a good experience. But don't fool yourself into thinking that you'll be making a difference.

 

[Jersanta]

I participated in a global health program for ISL (international service learning) at Baja, Mexico. In my opinion, I had an amazing time learning and helping the community and it's culture. They offer other Latin American countries too.

There are many other internahip/fellowship/research abroad programs, like the Atlantis Project for instance.

Overall, they will be a bit pricy. But if you have the money/scholarships to pay for it, then they can be great experiences to take.

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[MaxPlancker]

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[piii]

Do you have any income or spending money? Because you don't need some scholarship to travel and work abroad. You can EASILY get a 6 month and 1 year work via for Australia. The job market is pretty great for foreigners trying to work. Google how to work abroad. Many opportunities in SEA as well.