Overview
This is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to re-charge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year; including what a gap year is, what it is not, and why it can have a positive impact on a young life. * Readers can find out what college admissions deans think of the gap year, and how it is becoming an important part of the educational process at top tier universities. *Economically, the gap year can make a lot of sense in a recession, and this useful guide gives information on free programs, financial aid, and tax savings. *The book has a comprehensive guide to 200 of the world's best gap year programs. *Students will find self-quizzes and helpful criteria to help them decide whether to take a gap year, and if so what kind of program. This guide helps them evaluate their interests and plan and fund their gap year; whether it means spending a year on a sailing vessel, coaching sports and teaching in an impoverished area, or following a passion in the arts or academics.
Full Product Details
Author: Kristin M. White
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Jossey Bass Wiley
Dimensions:
Width: 17.90cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.450kg
ISBN: 9780470425268
ISBN 10: 0470425261
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 16 October 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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Young adult
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General
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Clearly lays out the vast diversity of transformative programs available to any student while also providing an essential compass, and makes a compelling case on how this legitimate educational supplement could soon become an educational imperative. Alex Safos, director, Global Learning Across Borders With a thorough directory of organizations, an explanation of the financial picture, comments from top college admissions directors, and an objective perspective, Kristin M. White has created the number one gap year resource. Chris Stakich, co-founder and executive director, Thinking Beyond Borders A good choice for students with the means and broad perspective necessary to consider this experience. (Library Journal, February 2010) Whatever your motivation, if you are interested in pursuing a gap year experience, do your research. And I'd start by reading White's book. (CBS MoneyWatch.com, The College Solution) This guide's best feature is its clear and detailed organization by subject interest. If a marine life program is calling out to a teen, it is easy to find options and related subjects close by. Though the gap year is a relatively new concept in the United States, it is quite common in Europe and Australia. The directories of volunteer and for-credit gap year programs are pure gold. An index and resource list are included. (School Library Journal, Choosing the Right College January 27, 2010)
Clearly lays out the vast diversity of transformative programs available to any student while also providing an essential compass, and makes a compelling case on how this legitimate educational supplement could soon become an educational imperative. - Alex Safos, director, Global Learning Across Borders With a thorough directory of organizations, an explanation of the financial picture, comments from top college admissions directors, and an objective perspective, Kristin M. White has created the number one gap year resource. - Chris Stakich, co-founder and executive director, Thinking Beyond Borders A good choice for students with the means and broad perspective necessary to consider this experience. (Library Journal, February 2010) Whatever your motivation, if you are interested in pursuing a gap year experience, do your research. And I'd start by reading White's book. (CBS MoneyWatch.com, The College Solution) This guide's best feature is its clear and detailed organization by subject interest. If a marine life program is calling out to a teen, it is easy to find options and related subjects close by. Though the gap year is a relatively new concept in the United States, it is quite common in Europe and Australia. The directories of volunteer and for-credit gap year programs are pure gold. An index and resource list are included. (School Library Journal, Choosing the Right College January 27, 2010)
Author Information
Kristin M. White is the director of Darien Academic Advisors, as well as a member of both the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling.
