Gap years from Frontier: take a year out to explore the world and make a difference
Gap Years: The experience of a lifetime
Gap years are a great way to spend a year out. Whether it's a break from education or a break from your career, gap years give you a new perspective on the world and offer the opportunity to make a difference.
At Frontier, we can help you plan a fantastic gap year adventure. With activities in countries around the globe, you can choose from helping communities or conserving the environment and you'll also be helping yourself, as you'll get valuable life experiences and even qualifications that will look fantastic on your CV.
What to do on a gap year trip?
There are a range of things to do on a gap year and choosing the right activities will depend on you. At Frontier, we believe that one of the best parts about a gap year experience is that at the end of it, you'll know that you've made a difference in the world.
For those interested in wildlife conservation, we have a number of gap year programmes, including helping endangered species, animal rescue and protecting marine environments.
If you'd rather work to help people who are in less fortunate circumstances, our gap year options include volunteer abroad options such as teaching English to children, providing healthcare support to communities and even building houses.
Where to go during gap years?
When planning gap years, one of the most exciting parts will be choosing where to go. Gap years give you a fantastic opportunity to plan a trip to remote places that you would probably never experience on holiday.
A popular choice, gap years in Africa offer excitement, adventure and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture. You'll get to witness some amazing scenery and wildlife while on gap years to Africa and whatever activity you choose, you'll be making a difference.
Gap years to Asia are another great choice and you'll enjoy the chance to see some of this massive continent - with its vibrant cultures and amazing food - while also taking part in one of the many opportunities on offer.
With gorgeous coastlines and fantastic cultures, you can't go wrong with gap years in Australasia and the Pacific. These locations provide a wonderful opportunity to do volunteer work, and you'll have time to discover everything the region has to offer.
For those looking for something closer to home, there are also gap years in Europe. Choose from locations such as Greece and Italy and while you're there, you'll have time to explore the wonders of both these countries.
If you choose to travel the Americas during your year out, you'll get to see some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet while working in cultures completely different from anything you're used to.
Plan gap years with Frontier
Wherever you choose to go on your year out and whatever you do, with gap years from Frontier, you can rest assured that you'll be making a difference. You could even earn UCAS points during your gap year, helping you secure a place on an undergraduate course.
To find out more about our gap years, get in touch. We'll help you choose an activity and location that you'll love and we can also answer any other questions that you may have. Or, if you're ready to start planning a gap year experience, apply online now.
Be sure to also find out about the latest gap year news or follow our gap year blog. You can also find us on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with our latest information.
Take a look at our overseas projects and see where your gap year could take you:
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Make a positive and rewarding contribution to the lives of underprivileged and orphaned children, and open up opportunities that we in the Western world take for granted.
latest review ..."I am near the end of my trip now and I really don't want to go home! The whole experience has..."
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Asia
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Teaching
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CBT
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Trek through dense tropical jungles searching for signs of elusive and enigmatic wildlife and discover more about their fascinating ecology and pristine habitats with Frontier-Cambodia.
latest review ..."Update from the Cambodian forest: We have been busy carrying out surveys on many species ar..."
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Asia
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Wildlife
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CBF
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Travel with us to ancient Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, lands of unimaginable beauty, on an adventure that will take you from night bazaars to picture perfect vistas.
latest review ..."Last week we all arrived in the incredible capitol city of Thailand, Bangkok. What a place to sta..."
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Asia
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Adventure
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10 weeks
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CCX
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Crystal clear waters host a wealth of marine habitats and wildlife, making this a perfect location to learn to scuba dive and explore this pristine and magical underwater world.
latest review ..."This weekend, we were celebrating the Environment Ambassador’s Awareness Raising Day at the..."
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Africa
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Marine
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TZM
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Combine teaching and living in a Tanzanian community with adventure travel on this magical tour of all the best that Tanzania has to offer.
latest review ..."My time on the project was a wonderful time where I learnt much about the basic living on camp in..."
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Africa
Activity:
Adventure
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6 weeks
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TZA
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Work with local communities in remote Tanzanian villages to improve livelihoods and conservation of important african wildlife and monitor threatened species in this rich mosaic of untouched habitat.
latest review ..."We all arrived out in the Tanzania Savannah after a long bus journey and everyone was feeling pre..."
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Africa
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Wildlife
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TZS
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Explore the best of this seductive East African destination – dive in heavenly waters, appreciate the majesty of nature tracking native wildlife and teach in a rural school.
latest review ..."The journey to Mafia camp was an interesting, breath taking and wacky experience!
The plane w..."
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Africa
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Marine
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6 weeks
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TZD
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Change the lives of those around you for the better and leave a legacy that will last for decades to come on Mafia Island, a true tropical paradise.
latest review ..."Here we have an extract from a letter written by one of our “environmental ambassadors of M..."
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Africa
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Teaching
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TZT
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An unforgettable adventure through Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, amongst Mayan ruins and the azure waters off the coast, with a teaching or conservation project.
latest review ..."Week 5 took us from the manic world of the bilingual school to the chilled out Caribbean, though..."
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The Americas
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CAX
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Explore Mayan ruins, climb active volcanoes, ride horseback along ancient trails, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear Pacific Ocean, zip-line through the dense jungles, and dance in salsa clubs.
latest review ..."It's been a busy week in Guatemala! First we arrived in Flores, which is a lovely island surr..."
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The Americas
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Adventure
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6 weeks
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NCX
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