How will you be insured? The basic things to check whether policy covers:
Medical, medical conditions
Working abroad
Do they provide a 24-hour helpline
Are there any exemptions
Hazardous sports: It is important to make sure that you are covered for the activities you are likely to take part in-Be aware that companies may make a distinction between doing a hazardous sport once (and spending your whole time doing them
There is a name for people who do this- Gappers
The Gap Year is really Legit- There are websites dedicated to this
Global Experiences.com-Founded by SU Alumni, Steven Reilly. Places students exclusively in internships.
AustraLearn
Get a Job that last ONLY one year-Overseas
Teach English Overseas $$$
Footprints
Job Opportunities Internationally
(it last 2 years) $$$
Transitions Abroad
Get a Job that last ONLY one year-in the US
A network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters. Created in 1993.
Get a US Job for one year Continued
City Year unites young people of all backgrounds, ages 17-24, for a demanding year of community service and leadership development in 16 U.S communities and Johannesburg, South Africa
