Gap Year Programs in Eastern Europe & Russia

I have recently come back from my gap year and while I was there I spent a month working on the relationships between humans and elephants. So why would I recommend Oyster? I am so glad I picked to do this project with Oyster because they made me feel very well taken care of and looked after me before and during the project. They talk you though everything you need to know before the project takes place and what clothes and necessities you may need to pack. So what does the project consist of? I would do this project a million times if I could, and if you don’t believe me lots of people who were doing the project had already done it before and had come back because of how much they enjoyed it. So the project is on a two week program and you have the option to stay from two weeks to 3 months. The first week is amazing because you build walls for the local community. Some days some of the locals will come and help, or a few kids will come and keep you company, that is amazing because you feel so immersed, it’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The second week is spent tracking elephants. This was my favourite out of the two because you learn all about the elephants foot prints. We also managed to see a two day old elephant which we were lucky enough to name !!! So why pick this project? I think this project and Oyster have a lot of selling points. For starters Oyster takes very good care of you and help you organise yourself before the project starts so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Secondly you are in the middle of the desert, I don’t think you could get anymore rural than that. You don’t really have much service so it’s lovely to disconnect for two weeks. You get to spend some time with lovely people who you may not meet on a day to day basis, people from different countries, locals, and different ages. You camp under the stars which is also amazing. Overall I would always recommend this amazing project, such a special experience!!

A very lovely way to spend my summer holiday. I had a great experience at Angloville. The administration process was good as well as my travel experience to and fro. I stayed for three weeks at different locations in Krakow (magazinik zakatek, Willa tatry & Grand limba). They all had beautiful atmospheric condition and scenery. The accommodation was superb and security was really good. The people I met were amazing. The staffs, international participants and Teenagers. I had great conversation sessions with the teenagers as well as fun packed activities such as archery, hiking, indoor games, Olympics, scavenge hunting e.t.c. The food service was great as well. It was really nice learning from the polish locals as well as helping in improving their English speaking skill. Overall, it was a great Language immersion Program and I totally recommend. I look forward to participating at Angloville again! Thank you. ?