Planning Chart

1

Start research

As early as possible

• www.yearoutgroup.org
• Year Out booklet
• Books
• Internet

2

Decide what you wish to achieve and what you wish to experience.

Consider:

• Length
• Location
• Activity
• Value for money

• There is up to 15 months
• UK or overseas

3

Contact Organisations

Select a few
Speak/meet past participants
Ask questions
Select best option

Study web sites/brochures
Organisations will introduce
See Year Out Guidelines

4

Apply

Contact chosen organisation

As early as possible

5

Continue Research

• Learn all you can about your destination -country, people, project.
• Check insurance, medical requirements etc

• Travel Guides www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo
• Make sure your insurance policy covers all activities and eventualities. Allow time.

6

Have a great gap year!

Keep a diary

Helps recall events to support CV and job search