Monotony in life can be a real dampener. Mostly everyone goes about in life as per the same old routine ways in life. Right after school, the next thing on the agenda is a great college. Once you graduate, securing a good job keeps you occupied. But there are few who think rather differently. Instead of following the mundane they choose to take the other route. Taking a gap year after school or graduation isn’t such a bad idea. Making sure that the gap year spent turns out to be a constructive one backed with some meaningful volunteering or work experience goes a long way. Here’s a look at some great ways to make the most of your gap year.
1. Volunteering
The decision to take a gap year may not go well with family and well-wishers. Fear of squandering away precious time always plays at the back of their minds. Giving back to the community in terms of your spare time and skills is a great way of spending your gap year. You can choose from different social causes that are close to your heart and do your bit for society. You could choose from volunteering to teach, to join a cleanliness campaign, spend time with the elderly, or if you love animals spend time at an animal shelter.
Do check out these websites for volunteer opportunities.
http://www.teachforindia.org/
http://www.cleanhimalaya.org/
2. Gaining work experience
Interning with a company and gaining some serious work experience will definitely stand out in your CV for future job applications. Make sure to dabble in internships that really interests you, help you gain a great skill-set and knowledge. These internships could very well be a stepping stone to future job prospects. Making sure you are dedicated, eager to learn and sincere will definitely make the gap year feel well spent and of course, some of these internships can be a great way to earn some extra cash.
For further details about varied internships do check out the website.
www.twenty19.com
www.aiesec.in
3. Backpacking with a cause
Spending one’s gap year traveling and exploring new places always tops the list. But there can be some meaningful traveling which could stand out on your CV. Make sure you do something potentially constructive during your travel is the way to go about it. You could opt to do some community work during your stay or try your hand to learn a foreign language.
Check out the website for travel opportunities with a cause
www.hopenhome.org
