‘Gap years’ have never been so popular, but if you’ve had your head stuck in the sand you might be wondering what on earth all the fuss is about! Put simply, a ‘gap year’ is a period between school and college or university, when students take time out from education to work, travel or even volunteer abroad. For European students the gap year has long been recognised as a rite of passage for those wanting to find out more about themselves and the world around them. While other parts of the world have been slower to adopt the idea, its popularity is spreading and gap years are no longer limited to young people. So called ‘Gap years for grown ups’ are becoming increasingly popular for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who want to take a break from their career, so there’s never been a better time to think about taking some time out!

What can you do on a gap year?
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