Teaching in China – a short story
Monica, our guest blogger from NYC spent 5 months in China studying and teaching. Here in her latest guest post she talks briefly about her experience of teaching the children of migrant families.
“Once a week for five months 10 of us, sometimes 12, were herded into a dark van that …
Read more ...Why Should You Pay To Volunteer?
Volunteer holidays (Voluntourism) are on the rise, especially during the recession as people look to take time out from their careers during low employment periods. Volunteering can be a useful way to enhance a CV due to the skills it can develop and enhance.
Organising this alone can be a …
Read more ...Wondering Why You Should Take a Gap Year??
If you are thinking of taking a Gap Year, you will have all sorts of decisions to make and factors to think about. Is it right for you? Will it help me get a job? Can I afford it?
For a little inspiration, read what Sasha Peakall from “onURwaytravel” down in …
Prayer Flags in Nepal
For those of you that have ever thought of a Gap Year in Nepal, the culture and significance to the local population is something that will stay with you forever. Our first guest collaborator Monica (from NYC) wrote this about prayer flags. . .
“Prayer flags remind me of Nepal, …
Read more ...How YOU Can Be A Responsible Volunteer Abroad
Volunteering, whether it is before study or as a career break, will bring you into contact with a range of environments and communities used to the rigours of daily life. But remember the host communities are also vulnerable to the effects of volunteering as they live with the after effects …
Read more ...10 Popular Gap Year Ideas
Believe it or not, our website is only just 4 months old. Well over 18,000 people are viewing I Wish Gap Year and checking out some of the Volunteer, Working & Learning options that you can do on your Gap Year.
Not to mention the Gap Year Guides and all the …
Why You Should Consider Working Abroad
Working abroad is a great way to combine some travel, with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn a little money at the same time. The culmination of having worked abroad is that you are:-
Able to understand different cultures.
Much more employable.
In a position to think more about your …
Why Should I Volunteer on my Gap Year?
Whether you are considering volunteering to build on your own social responsibility or you have a passion about nature, it’s imperative to consider the benefits volunteering will provide you for your Gap Year.
Although volunteering is considered a selfless act, volunteering on your Gap Year provide a return on investment for …
Gap Year Ideas to India
India prides itself on being the worlds largest democracy. It is such a vast & culturally diverse country and whilst it is enjoying a booming economy, there is still great poverty amongst the population.
So there are plenty of opportunities for you to either volunteer in India or work …
How To Plan for the Perfect Gap Year
Organising and planning for a Gap Year is never easy. It is quite an undertaking and for some may be the first time away from home for so long. So when you start to look for a volunteering project, a work placement or a learning opportunity
1) What Do YOU Want …