Gap year students 'can offer time to do something memorable'
Friday, February 27, 2009People who have the chance to go on a gap year should grasp the opportunity with open arms, as it should be a memorable experience.
Richard Arlow, a student, told Action News that he recently did just this, jetting off to Ghana in order to help out in the medical centre of a disadvantaged community.
He said that he felt as though he had really participated in something meaningful, as he spent his time assisting one doctor and only a few nurses with up to 200 patients every day.
Mr Arlow enthused: "Towards the end I would give injections and medications that people needed."
He also pointed out that a gap year could cost less than half the amount that a normal holiday would as it often involves staying with a host family, but that it has the added benefit of giving something back to local communities.
Africa could be a good destination for community-based projects, while Thailand might be ideal for conservation experiences.
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