Gap Year Blog
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“One month ago I had the most incredible experience…
Uma Lama Education Foundation
Launch of educational charity by AV’s Indian manager.
“An experience like no other”
We’d spent our three months teaching English to various classes now and actually we’d only just got back from three weeks backpacking around the country.
Molly in Tanzania
It was with a swirling mixture of excitement and sadness that we boarded the Kenya Airways flight back to Heathrow but we all concluded that the slog of work had been totally worth it. We had made life long friends, seen so much and not wasted a minute of those 5 months.
Farewell letters
Some wonderful farewell letters shared by our India manager, Tendup, from his 'three laughing AVs - Lulu, Bee and Torie.
Testimonial from AV John
I envy you, that’s right, you. Because if you’re reading this and paying attention, let me tell you, honestly, you have the chance to embark on a journey, that will change your life forever.
Appreciation letter from Busesa school
We love hearing from our schools after the AVs have left. This is a lovely letter from Busesa school.
Kamau & Anna
Kamau always sat at the back of the class. He was taller than the others and never took part in class discussions.
Six-classroom extension built at Besisahar
The planned six new classrooms at At BhuPu Sainik school in Nepal have been completed and are in daily use!
Interview with Laura, AV Malawi
The AV experience really changed and challenged me as I came to personally know and befriend those living in completely different circumstances to my own.
“Having an incredibly great time”
He told me over and over again what a great help you guys at AV have been to him and the other members of his group.
5 Travel Essentials
There are a few things you absolutely cannot do without while you’re travelling so here’s a quick guide.
“Truly inspiring”
I think that having a gap year and taking part in a worthwhile activity is invaluable in today’s job climate, it sets you apart from other students and gives you a different more mature view of life.
AV helped my career choice
“Both my Sister and I had a fantastic time with AV and will never forget our Gap Years.”
AV helped me land a fantastic job!
So if asked would I do it all again; my resolute answer is yes! It is an experience worth every penny, in all senses, one which has helped shape my life, of that I am sure.
Being a ‘Farang’ in Thailand
When leaving you really feel like you have helped both the children and the school to gain skills and experiences that they never would have had to opportunity to enjoy without your help, as well as looking great on your CV, and doing something that’s a bit different than the standard gap year experience.