Can I combine several projects during a gap year ?

The gap year is a unique opportunity to carry out one project or combine several.

Here are some ideas for filling your gap year constructively :

• Language courses : going abroad on a study holiday helps a student perfect their knowledge of a language and / or take a certificate. In fact, sometimes a student needs to have a certain language level to access university courses abroad. It is also possible to learn several languages! Depending on the student’s level and goals, you will need to check the number of weeks of lessons needed to undertake their project. Some establishments also offer the opportunity to combine language courses followed by an internship in a company (work and study).
• Foundation years : a foundation year is a year of preparatory study (year 0) during which the student can learn the fundamentals of their chosen field. It is also a way of exploring several subjects when a student is still unsure which of two career paths to take. In addition to the academic classes, students take English lessons and university study skills. For students interested in art, the foundation year is often a prerequisite for putting together the portfolio needed to be admitted to a bachelor’s degree.
• Accelerated foundations and language courses : there are “accelerated” foundations that last 6 months. This means that a student can occupy the rest of their year studying a language (or with a different project).
• Humanitarian projects : carrying out a general interest mission in a non-profit organisation. The humanitarian project combines very well with the language study holiday.