Use your gap year to do something transformational – for you and others
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Finishing school or uni? What next?
The “what next?” question after school or uni can be intimidating. But guess what? You don’t have to have all the answers right now.
A gap year is an opportunity to explore the world, discover your passions, do something that matters to you, and gain new skills and experience to skyrocket your future career and studies.
It doesn’t have to be a full year – you can do something shorter which fits into the break between terms or gets you started on an extended time away.
That’s where a Raleigh Expedition comes in! Your gateway to adventure, personal growth, and making a difference! (more on that below!)
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of those in the UK said taking a gap year helped them decide what to study
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of students in the US who took a gap year enjoyed increased maturity
96
of people believe that taking a gap year helped to improve their self-confidence
84
gained skills they believed would help in their future careers
Why choose Raleigh on your Gap Year?
Raleigh is different from just backpacking or casual volunteering. This is structured, supported, and seriously rewarding. A journey of self-discovery – meet inspiring people, work on meaningful projects, and gain valuable experience.
Future skills
The Raleigh approach is hands-on. You’ll leave Expedition with skills that stick for life.
- Develop skills – enhance your CV, university/college application.
- Invest in yourself – build confidence, independence and resilience.
- Gain experience – project management, community development and conservation
Leadership
We don’t just talk about leadership; we help you live it.
- Lead: Be a Day Leader, guiding your team through real challenges.
- Learn: The eight core skills great leaders use – communication, teamwork and adaptability.
- Reflect: Debriefs and one-on-ones help you understand what kind of leader you are.
A true Expedition
There aren’t many opportunities out there now to really put yourself out of your comfort zone. It’s only then that you realise what you’re capable of.
- No frills: Raleigh is back to basics living
- Disconnect: You’ll detox from technology when you’re out on project
- And connecting with people and nature
Perspective
- Transformational: Have an experience, in real life – not online and a gap from the everyday stresses.
- Purposeful: Get to see the world from another viewpoint and connection with local cultures.
- Challenging: There’s nothing like experiencing something very different and challenging to appreciate what you’re capable of.
Well-being
- Digital detox: Raleigh Expeditions have a no phones on projects policy and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive about having a break.
- Reflect: Have time to reflect on what really matters to you and what you want to do next in life.
- Take a break: Take a break before joining university or college means you are less likely to experience academic burn-out.
What our Raleigh Venturers say
Gap year advice & stories from our global community
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