Planning Chart

	Action	Key points	Further Information
1	Start research	As early as possible	www.yearoutgroup.org Year Out booklet Books Internet
2	Decide what you wish to achieve and what you wish to experience.	Consider: Length Location Activity Value for money	There is up to 15 months UK or overseas
3	Contact Organisations	Select a few Speak/meet past participants Ask questions Select best option	Study web sites/brochures Organisations will introduce See Year Out Guidelines
4	Apply	Contact chosen organisation	As early as possible
5	Continue Research	Learn all you can about your destination -country, people, project. Check insurance, medical requirements etc	Travel Guides www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo Make sure your insurance policy covers all activities and eventualities. Allow time.
6	Have a great gap year!	Keep a diary	Helps recall events to support CV and job search