More students look to gap years before university

By Tom Farley, Fri 6 Jan 2012 - Published in Travel Insurance

Picking up a travel insurance policy could be on the things-to-do list for students in 2012, with many likely to take a gap year.

Will Jones, marketing manager at Real Gap, said that the most popular types of excursion will be paid work opportunities and work experience placements.

Furthermore, 'experience trips' which include both volunteering and adventure aspects will also be in demand.

"With continual intense competition in the graduate job market, many will travel abroad to gain invaluable experience and stand out from other candidates. Many students will also travel during their holiday to enhance their CV, in preparation of interviews," he added.

Mr Jones went on to say that as people have missed the chance to avoid a rise in tuition fees, more will look to now travel before university.

Among the popular gap year destinations are Australia, Brazil, South Africa and India, while teaching opportunities in China and Europe also exist.

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