Stop scrolling! We have a unique gap year opportunity for you.
Have you heard of the Lepcha people of Northern India?
Close your eyes and imagine a place of peace and tranquillity. You're at the foothills of the Himalayas with a warm and welcoming community who are willing to share their traditional way of life with you in exchange for your time, patience, and skills.
Intrigued? The link is in our bio.....
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How far will you go to immerse yourself in a different culture?
Sophie decided to throw herself into learning Swahili during her time on AV in Kenya. By the end of her three month project, Sophie confidently read a thank you letter written in Kiswahili by her students ❤️
Becoming part of a rural community is just one of the benefits of our full-immersion gap year and summer programs.
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Our India gap year program is like no other! Based at the foothills of the Himalayas, the remote Lepcha communities will warmly welcome you to a land of breathtaking views, tradition, culture, and adventure.
You won't just be peering into the traditional life of the Lepchas, you'll be completely immersed in their ancient language, folklore, dancing, and traditional skills. Living alongside a Lepcha family for up to 4 months, you will be making memories for life AND supporting an indigenous community.
If that sounds like your cup of Darjeeling tea, it's time to jump out of your comfort zone and get in touch 👆
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The weekends on AV are time for volunteers to relax and explore the local area. Emily volunteered in Kenya with us earlier this year and gives us a quick rundown of her weekend adventures on AV.
Want to learn more about life as a gapper with AV 👆
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A little boat trip chat from our Kenya AVs, giving you a small snippet of life as an AV volunteer.
The weekends are your chance to explore the local area.
Our top recommendations:
🐬 spotting and 🤿 in the Indian Ocean
🐠 Kisite Marine Park
🐪 riding on Diani beach
🦒 Safari at Tsavo National Park 🦁
🛺 ride over to Ukunda for souvenir shopping
🏝 chilling on the beach
🍻 meeting other backpackers in Diani
The choice is yours!
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The final part in our Pros and Cons series from AV volunteer, Emily.
It's time to start planning! To Gap or Not to Gap?!
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We continue with Emily, talking us through some more pros of a gap year and weighing up some of the cons.
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Pros & Cons of taking a Gap Year - Part 1
AV volunteer Emily tells us what she thinks are the advantages and disadvantages of a gap year after spending 3 months volunteering with AV, 1 month of travel in East Africa, followed by 1 month working with elephants in Namibia.
There are many young people currently contemplating their next step after high school. Will you be taking a gap year?
Not sure what to do? Get in touch to book a free gap advice session 👆
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AV volunteer, Emily, shares her experience of the 'money bit' for her gap year. Emily didn't rely on her parents to fund her gap year. Instead, she worked solidly for 4.5 months to reach her goal 🤛
The best piece of advice that we can take from this is that you need to plan and be organised!
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African Safari 🦁🦓🦒🐘🦏
It's on the top of most AV volunteers bucket list. There are a range of choices to suit all budgets. We can help you find the right one and help your book with a reputable safari company.
📷 reel created by AV @will_timberlake_
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"I had the most amazing experience with them [AV] and felt I got to soak up the atmosphere from the locals, from going to weddings to snorkelling trip, to sports competitions at other schools. The privilege and ability to take a long period out of your day-to-day routine to plunge yourself into life in Msambweni are rare, so you want to sign up with a company that will look after you and cater to your wants and needs."
Emily, KENYA 2024
Thank you to the lovely Emily for creating this reel for us, too.
If that sounds like your PERFECT gap year, get in touch ☝️
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Sometimes we need a little motivation and enthusiasm to get us through the week 💪 👊
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