Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Gap Year Ideas and Resources<br />
Some students find that they cannot manage the college application process in addition to the<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> the IB Diploma, and choose to apply to colleges only after they have completed the<br />
Diploma Program. Other students apply to universities with their cohort during IBDP Year 2, and<br />
decide to defer entry for one year in order to take a Gap Year. A Gap Year or “Year Out” is a valuable<br />
opportunity for students to work, travel, study, and find out what they want to get out <strong>of</strong> university.<br />
When used wisely, a gap year provides students with a chance to gain independence and life<br />
experience, and can be a valuable resume builder for college applications. In fields such as<br />
medicine, universities <strong>of</strong>ten require students to take a year <strong>of</strong> work experience in the field before<br />
they gain begin their studies. Other students may pursue volunteer work after their university<br />
degree through independent or formal international exchange programs.<br />
For more thoughts on the advantages <strong>of</strong> taking time <strong>of</strong>f before (or after) college, read the article<br />
"Time Out or Burn Out for the Next Generation" written by William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
Admissions, Harvard College http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/time_<strong>of</strong>f/index.html<br />
GAP YEAR ideas:<br />
Information and ideas www.gapyear.com<br />
Community Service Volunteers www.csv.org.uk<br />
Year in Industry paid work placements www.yini.org.uk<br />
Planning travel www.gogapyear.com<br />
Volunteering opportunities www.vinspired.com<br />
Database <strong>of</strong> organizations, volunteer and internship info www.idealist.org<br />
Project Trust http://www.projecttrust.org.uk/<br />
Global volunteers: www.globalvolunteers.org<br />
Global Citizen Year: http://globalcitizenyear.org/<br />
Where There Be Dragons: www.wheretherebedragons.com<br />
Gap Year Programs run by <strong>UWC</strong><br />
<strong>UWC</strong> Mahindra http://uwcmahindracollege.org/how/experiential<br />
<strong>UWC</strong> Red Cross Nordic: http://volunteers.uwcrcn.no/<br />
<strong>UWC</strong> South East Asia Gap Year Program http://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/page.cfm?p=1212<br />
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