{"id":4374,"date":"2020-07-08T14:20:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T14:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/?p=4374"},"modified":"2025-06-28T15:17:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T09:47:58","slug":"twelve-amazing-gap-year-programs-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/twelve-amazing-gap-year-programs-of-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"12 amazing gap year programs of 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many things you can do during your gap year. While some students choose to do remote internships or get a job abroad, others decide to volunteer and teach. It is a transformative experience that will completely shift your perspective, and also impact your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-best-career-for-myself\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are so many countries and so many projects to choose from, that students get confused about what to do in a gap year. This is why several organizations have come up with a plethora of gap year programs for students from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 400px;\" data-tf-widget=\"IjbW9gc8\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=How to build a strong graduate profile\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\" data-tf-hidden=\"utm_source=ORGANIC_SEARCH,utm_medium=Blog,utm_campaign=twelve-amazing-gap-year-programs-of-2020,hubspot_utk=xxxxx,hubspot_page_name=xxxxx,hubspot_page_url=xxxxx\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe  id=\"_ytid_43654\"  width=\"474\" height=\"267\"  data-origwidth=\"474\" data-origheight=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y1LJKFQJGKY?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-a-gap-year-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a gap year program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gap year programs are for those students who want to want to take some time off in the middle of their high school or college education. Here&#8217;s a list of the top twelve gap year courses of 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"global-citizen-year-fellowship-global-citizen-academy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Citizen Year Fellowship, Global Citizen Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Citizen Academy provides a year-long, intensive experience in leadership. The program begins (after your high school) at Stanford, where students receive Leadership Training from amazing mentors, like Google, Airbnb, Kiva, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In no time, you will move to live with a family in Brazil, Ecuador, India, or Senegal, where you will stay for 6 weeks. While you become a part of the community, you will also be traveling and working on local projects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 6 months<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 10 to 15 hours a week<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; America, India, Senegal, Ecuador, Brazil<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; August-end<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the program ends, you will reunite with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcitizenyear.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Citizen Year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fellows so you can share and exchange inspiring stories. At the end of the fellowship, the Director of College Admissions Guidance will help you navigate your future!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"virtual-internship-intern-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Internship, Intern Group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Intern Group is a global leader in experiential education. Their Virtual Internship program is one of a kind. It offers remote internship opportunities in more than 20 different fields, including business, politics, arts, science, psychology, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company has tie-ups with over 3000 leading organizations around the world. While some of them are entrepreneurial startups, others are small and medium-sized businesses. These include KPMG, Sony Music, and FIFA!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 4 to 24 weeks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 10 to 40 hours per week<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; Remote<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; Start dates are available every week, all-year-round<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theinterngroup.com\/destination\/virtual-internships\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Internship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> full-time or part-time alongside your studies, career, or other responsibilities. What&#8217;s more, once your internship ends, you will be provided training in Career Advancement to help you prepare for your future endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"latitudes-year-program-carpe-diem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latitudes Year Program, Carpe Diem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpe Diem provides semester and year-long programs to high school and college students. The Latitudes Year Program is one of the most famous 2-semester courses they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the first group semester, you&#8217;ll be engaging with multiple partner organizations across 20 different countries. There will be tons of educational opportunities for you to explore. In your second semester, you will be individually working with an organization and a single community that reflects your interests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4656 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo.jpg\" alt=\"Latitudes gap year program\" class=\"wp-image-4656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CarpeDiemTwo-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weaving with the locals<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 7 months<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 10 to 15 hours a week<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; Guatemala, New Zealand, Morocco, Ecuador, Thailand, Australia<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; October-beginning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpediemeducation.org\/programs\/latitudes-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latitudes Year Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take you across the globe and involve you in health and education initiatives, coral reef conservation, animal rescue, and other amazing projects. By the time the program is over, you will have learned different languages, travel skills, and independence. What&#8217;s more, you will also be more understanding and culturally aware.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"global-routes-independent-track-global-routes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Routes Independent Track, Global Routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 1967, Global Routes has been a pioneer in value-driven international learning. Their custom gap year program is ideal for students who want to learn new languages, volunteer, or learn adventure sports while traveling abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it&#8217;s a custom program, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalroutes.org\/gap-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design Your Gap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> year. Once you&#8217;re done, Global Routes will call you for a free consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; Up to you<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; Full-time<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; Guatemala, the US, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Nepal, India, Haiti, Kenya, Thailand, Bali<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; Up to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can explore your goals and pick from tons of options, like reforestation, education, ecology, research, management, and more. After you have set an itinerary, you can start your journey. Rest assured that you will be provided with continuing guidance from the organization as you travel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"princeton-in-asia-fellowship-princeton\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Princeton in Asia Fellowship, Princeton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princeton in Asia is an independent, non-profit organization that is affiliated with Princeton University. Through its fellowship program, PiA connects its students with partner organizations in Asia to create cultural understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/piaweb.princeton.edu\/for-applicants\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PiA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers 130 fellowships in 19 locations, including Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, and Vietnam! But the program is only for those students who have a bachelor&#8217;s degree and know English well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 1 year<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; Depends on which fellowship you pick<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambodia, China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Macau S.A.R., Taiwan, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; Depends on which fellowship you pick<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on which fellowship you choose, you will be asked to teach in kindergartens, secondary schools, or universities. Or, you may have to work with nonprofits, businesses, and social organizations, and create an impact that will have international reach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-90-day-voyage-program-seamester\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 90-day voyage program, Sea|mester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea|Mester designs programs to provide engaging learning experiences. The organization is known for the 90-day voyages it conducts at sea. The voyages happen around the year and start in fall, spring, or summer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can explore innumerable places during your 90 days onboard, including South Africa, Caribbean, Tahiti, Australia, and Antigua.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4657 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester.jpg\" alt=\"Seamster gap year program\" class=\"wp-image-4657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seamester-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Splashing into the Caribbean<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 3 months<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; Full-time<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; South Africa, Caribbean, Tahiti, Australia, and Antigua<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; Fall, Spring, Summer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The academics include marine biology, oceanography, natural sciences, and independent studies. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seamester.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea|mester<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience will teach you how to face challenges, work in tandem with others, and be resourceful, empathetic, and helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"remote-internship-intern-abroad-hq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Internship, Intern Abroad HQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intern Abroad HQ has tie-ups with impact-driven organizations around the world. You can explore a diverse range of career fields, including healthcare, environmental conservation, microfinance, marketing, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have chosen a country and the local organization, an expert will get in touch with you. With their help, you can set your objectives and track your progress. The expert will coach and guide you throughout your internship.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 3 to 12 weeks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 100 to 250 hours<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; Around the world<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; The start date will depend on your choice of organization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerhq.org\/remote-internships\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Internship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while traveling, studying, or working as a student, a college graduate, or a young professional. After the internship ends, you will have mastered project management, communication skills, and more. And the international reference letter they give you will make your resume stand out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"volunteer-international-volunteer-hq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer, International Volunteer HQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever since the International Volunteer HQ was established, it&#8217;s aim has been to change the face of volunteer travel. Today, they work in over 50 destinations around the world and place thousands of volunteers in gap year programs every year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a volunteer, you can work in Mexico, Guatemala, Jamaica, Peru, Italy, Uganda, Jordan, India, and Fiji, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; Depends on your choice of Volunteer program<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 5 to 8 hours a day<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; America, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, Middle-east, Asia, Pacific\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; The start date will depend on your choice of program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerhq.org\/volunteer-abroad-projects\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer Projects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can choose from &#8211; Childcare, Teaching, Health, Animal Care, Conservation, Arts, and more. Once you have picked, you will go through an interactive volunteer training program, learn how to prepare for your experience, and work intensively with your local team. The journey will transform you as a person.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gap-year-program-winterline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gap Year Program, Winterline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winterline is an innovative global gap, semester, and summer program organization. It is famous for its 9 months, 10 countries, 100 skills gap year programs, which will take you across 10 different countries over three trimesters and teach you 100+ skills!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The year begins in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where you meet the other students, plan the rest of your journey, and prepare for the adventure ahead!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 9 months<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; Full-time<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Thailand, India, Cambodia or Rwanda, Italy, Germany, USA, Czech Republic, and Croatia or South Africa<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; November<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will pick up numerous skills throughout your travels in the US, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Leadership, Team Building, Cooking, Social Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Economics, Robotics, Agriculture, and Independent Travel are only a few of them! What&#8217;s more, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterline.com\/skills-travel-programs\/gap-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gap Year Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also helps students stay on track by giving them college credit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"volunteer-frontier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer, Frontier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A leader in volunteer work abroad, gap year programs, and environmental conservation efforts, Frontier has over 400 projects in 72 countries. Depending on which volunteer program you choose, you can travel to Thailand, Fiji, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Belize, South Africa, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also pick from a variety of projects &#8211; from affordable, one week programs, to in-depth programs that can go on for as long as thirty weeks. By the end of your experience, you will have learned a lot about conservation, education, research, and exploration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; Depends on your choice of Volunteer program<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 5 to 8 hours a day<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; Thailand, Fiji, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Belize, Central America, South Africa, South-east Asia, Tenerife, and Tanzania<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; The start date will depend on your choice of program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond being a part of the volunteer program, you will be working on research papers that have real-life consequences. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/frontiergap.com\/Volunteer\/Volunteer.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontier&#8217;s Volunteer Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines learning, volunteering, and sustainability into a single experience that will change your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"global-gap-year-abroad-projects-abroad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Gap Year Abroad, Projects Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projects Abroad provide international volunteering, internships, and meaningful travel experiences to students around the world. Their Global Gap Year program will take you through 5 different countries, where you&#8217;ll be a part of ongoing efforts to support local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your year will start with an orientation in South Africa, where you will be working on a project of your choice. From there, you&#8217;ll be traveling and working in Ghana, Peru, Nepal, and Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-4658 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad.jpg\" alt=\"Global Gap Year Abroad, Projects Abroad\" class=\"wp-image-4658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Projects-Abroad-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saving the turtles<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 28 weeks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 5 to 8 hours a day<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Nepal, and Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; September<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the journey, your work will involve human rights, archeology, child care, teaching, medicine, and marine conservation. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projects-abroad.in\/projects\/global-gap-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Gap Year Abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program is a great opportunity to not only learn from other people but also share experiences and make memories that will last you a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"remote-internship-careerup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Internship, CareerUp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Internships, which is powered by CareerUp, provides guaranteed internships to those who sign up for their program. Once, you have picked the industry of your choice and completed their 2-minute application, you will be assigned a personal career coach, who will help you build your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company has tie-ups with the world&#8217;s top companies, including Tesla, PWC, Mashable, Amazon, and many others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; 2 to 3 months<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours &#8211; 30 to 40 hours a week<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where &#8211; San Francisco, New York, London, Sydney, Singapore, Barcelona<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When &#8211; The start date will depend on your choice of organization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the number of options available, you can pick an internship in marketing, accounting, computer engineering, entrepreneurship, law, nonprofits, and more. And by the time you finish your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/remoteinternships.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Internship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will have a reference letter from one of the top companies in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-take-a-gap-year-during-covid-19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why take a gap year during COVID-19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the pandemic surging across the globe, universities are struggling to enroll students for the next semester. This can be the perfect opportunity for you to explore your interests. In fact, the better you use your gap year, the greater chances you have of being admitted to a top university.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many of the gap year organizations are postponing travel because of the pandemic. But others are shortening itineraries or shifting to an entirely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/top-10-best-online-courses-for-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online curriculum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Citizen Year is offering a virtual experience for the fall semester at a huge discount. Winterline has pushed its fall program to November. And others are already following in their footsteps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll have to check out their website to find out how each of them is dealing with the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think of any more gap year ideas or want to share your gap year experience with others, drop a comment! 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