Gap Year

dogsbody70 · (#1 (**permalink**))

Have any of you been abroad, volunteered during your GAP YEAR.

Maybe you can tell us about it. It seems a great opportunity.

Nyororin · (#2 (**permalink**))

The Gap year thing is how I was originally able to come to Japan. I had graduated from high school a bit early so was able to be considered a GAP student, and to attend a Japanese high school with students of my age. I didn`t do it through any program - it was a private arrangement with the high school - but it made it very easy as I did not require the credit as a normal exchange student would, so did not have the same requirements placed on me for tuition and other fees.

I had actually never even heard of the Gap system before coming to Japan and being placed in that position.

JasonTakeshi · (#3 (**permalink**))

What's a gap year?

The year after you graduate or something?

dogsbody70 · (#4 (**permalink**))

Gap Year Abroad

here is one example but there are many others.

Can I afford it?

gapadvice.org: Independent advice on gap years, for people of all ages

GAPYEAR.COM - Ideas, Volunteering, Backpacking & Travel Mates

Japan Gap Year: Adventure Holiday, Travel Ideas & Tours - Gap Year 365
Japan Gap Year: Adventure Holiday, Travel Ideas & Tours - Gap Year 365

Nyororin · (#5 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonTakeshi

What's a gap year?

The year after you graduate or something?

It is usually a year taken off to do something after high school graduation and before entering university.

V1nn1 · (#6 (**permalink**))

I haven't read any of the links yet, but it sounds very interesting, something I might do :O