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Gap Year

22 articles
10 things you should know before you move to Sydney
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Think you’re ready for a new life ‘down under’? Before you jet off to New South Wales, make sure you’re totally prepared with our list of things you n...

15 signs you studied abroad with EF
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Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. It will open doors you never imagined and bring you down paths you never thought you’d take. And wh...

Why a language course abroad is better than a year at school
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A great school with great teachers and engaged peers is one of the most important things in a young person’s life. But when it comes to languages, eve...

5 dream trips around the world. What’s yours?
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Picture packing your bags, grabbing your passport in a mad dash as you rush out of the door, hopping on a train headed to the airport and arriving at ...

Australia vs. New Zealand: which is a better place to live?
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We see you over there, deciding between “Awesome” Australia and “Never-going-to-leave” New Zealand. And we get it: two fascinating English-speaking co...

10 reasons to take a gap year now
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gap year _(_gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, during or after university – in which a person takes time off to travel ...

4 reasons why a gap year is the best thing ever
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Life can be scary sometimes. So many choices, so many decisions. It can be exhausting to find your place in this world. Sometimes the best way to do s...

9 signs that you’re ready to study abroad
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Studying abroad is an essential part of learning a new language (properly), but how do you know you’re ready to jump on a plane to start an adventure ...

Gap year guide to the US
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There’s no right way to take a gap year, no perfect time to start, and no ideal location to visit – it’s all down to you and what interests you the mo...

3 reasons why I learned Spanish (and why you should too)
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“I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to my horse.”– Charles VSpanish is a passionate language that is reflected in the ...