Harvard recommends a gap year
Harvard have promoted Gap Years for over 4 decades. Find out why they think it’s such a good idea.
10 week countdown to summer
There are a number of legitimate reasons that people think a trip abroad is out of their reach, many of which can be easily overcome.
Preparation for medical school
Most of all I feel my confidence, teamwork, leadership and decision making skills were greatly improved from the project I completed with AV in Uganda.
Volunteering with AV helped me get a graduate job!
“Truly inspiring”
I think that having a gap year and taking part in a worthwhile activity is invaluable in today’s job climate, it sets you apart from other students and gives you a different more mature view of life.
AV helped me land a fantastic job!
So if asked would I do it all again; my resolute answer is yes! It is an experience worth every penny, in all senses, one which has helped shape my life, of that I am sure.