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Gap planning Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help you in the process of planning your gap year and your travels.

Over 50,000 people take a year out before starting university, a unique opportunity for an extended journey, project, or work experience that will extend your knowledge and skills before you continue studies.

If you are thinking of taking a year out, check that your chosen university department is happy for you to apply for deferred entry, and start planning how you can most constructively use your Gap year.

This toolkit is designed to help you in the process of planning your gap year and your travels. It is broken in to themed sections, and starts by making you think about what you want to do on your gap year and why. The different sections also contain links and references to other helpful resources, and cover everything from chosing a gap year provider, to what equipment and clothing requirements you will need to think about.

Downloads

  • Gap Experience Planning Tool Kit Compiled (.pdf)
  • Starting Out (.pdf)
  • What To Do (.pdf)
  • Where To Go (.pdf)
  • Independent or Provider (.pdf)
  • Choosing a Provider (.pdf)
  • Itinerary and Timings (.pdf)
  • Finance and Budgeting (.pdf)
  • Health Precautions (.pdf)
  • Travel Safety (.pdf)
  • Travel Arrangements (.pdf)
  • Accommodation (.pdf)
  • Documentation and Insurance (.pdf)
  • Equipment and Clothing (.pdf)
  • Communication (.pdf)
  • Documenting your Gap Year Experience (.pdf)
  • Responsible Travel (.pdf)
  • Pre-departure and your return (.pdf)
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