Gap Year Flashcards
What is a gap year
Is a period to take a break from your academic life. many students take a gap year after finishing school
Why take a gap year
The reason for taking a gap year vary for each person. some take it to have a break from studying or to work and earn money, see the world or develop new skills, to work on yourself and gain life experience
What to do during a gap year
ENROLLING IN A GAP YEAR PROGRAMM
planing a gap year can be overwhelming. Joining a gap year Programm is a great solution.You can chose a gap year Programm that takes place in your favorite country or one that enables you to visit various destinations or focus on research to gain more knowledge
WORKING A PAID JOB
You can enhance the feeling of freedom by working and gaining financial freedom. Acquire (erwerben) new skills and get experience that might come in handy (nützlich sein)
VOLUNTEERING
You can support a good cause and gain experience by volunteering during your gap year. Many volunteering run programs like conserving wildlife (Wildtiere zu bewahren), Building schools, houses or teaching children
TRAVELING
You can experience and explore different places, learn about other cultures, acquire their language
SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR LO E ONES
LEARNING TO ADULT
skills that you need in college which schools might not have the chance to prepare you for. Like how to do laundry or cook meals learn some essential life skills (wesentliche Lebenskompetenzen)
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Cultural Immersion: Taking a gap year can involve travelling, volunteering or studying abroad - opportunities to experience new cultures and ways of life. This exposure can help develop cross-cultural skills and promote tolerance and empathy for diverse communities.
