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Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

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Interested in taking a gap year? Do it with an organization well regarded for its responsible travel and gap year travel opportunities - Oyster Worldwide. Whether you are taking a break before pursuing higher education or taking time off from university, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our programs and projects across 6 continents are open all year. Sign up for a program within a field...

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Program Highlights

Strengthen your CV with international experience, helping you gain a competitive advantage over other students or job seekers.

Gain work experience, whether through a volunteering project or an internship, and increase your chances of getting into an excellent academic program or work placement.

Exercise your independence while living away from home for several months up to a year!

Meet like-minded people and build new friendships while exploring the world.

Enjoy an adventure off the beaten track and truly get to know the country, as well as its people, culture and language.

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Locations
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Adelaide, Australia
  • Perth, Australia
  • Canberra, Australia
  • Cairns, Australia
  • Broome, Australia
  • Darwin, Australia
  • Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Jasper, Canada
  • Whistler, Canada
  • Rural Areas, Chile
  • Beijing, China
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Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundGap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • During High School
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Internships
  • Jobs
  • Medical
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

4

My project in Namibia

August 12, 2024by: Emily Ormond - United KingdomProgram: Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
9

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!!

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Oyster Worldwide responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2024

Wonderful to read about your experience, thank you Emily! The Oyster Team

Amazing experience. Professional and helpful company.

June 30, 2023by: Bailey Crossland - EnglandProgram: Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
10

The last few weeks I have been travelling around South East Asia with Oyster Worldwide, completing my Gold The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

 This has been a truly once in a lifetime experience, meeting many new people from all around the world and learning about the Asian culture and lifestyle.

 From volunteering at an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chaing Mai, Thailand to partying on a yacht in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, I enjoyed every second of it. 

 Oyster Worldwide have been super professional and helpful throughout the whole experience and made a complex and daunting trip, a breeze in the park!

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Oyster Worldwide responded to this reviewJuly 20, 2023

Sounds like you made the most of your time Bailey and had a wonderful tour - thanks for sharing!

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Teaching in Chile

August 06, 2019by: Amy Green - United KingdomProgram: Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
7

I had a really great time as a volunteer teaching assistant at a school in Coyhaique, Chile. I was teaching a huge range of ages (4-17) and it was great to be able to interact with classes at various stages of their English development. The teachers I was supporting were amazing and very eager for the help, particularly with the younger years and keeping their interest. I absolutely loved my time living with my host family as they were so welcoming. Being able to speak a little Spanish already definitely helped my integration but they were also incredibly helpful in helping me improve and understanding of my many mistakes! Coyhaique in itself is a smallish town with not too much to offer however there are two national parks surrounding it with some good hikes. It is easy to travel out of Coyhaique by bus (just book in advance) either going north or south and getting to Balmaceda airport is also simple should you wish to go further afield. Having people on the ground in Coyhaique was encouraging as you knew you had support should you need it but we didn't interact much. The Spanish lessons were fine but I feel they would be more helpful to someone of a lower level, as for me, I just needed to practice speaking so the best thing was just being with my host family! Overall a good experience and I'm so glad I did it.

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Oyster Worldwide responded to this reviewAugust 09, 2019

Thank you so much for leaving a review!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Jasper, Canada
  • Rural Areas, Chile

Types and Subjects

  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Internships

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Letters of Reference
    • Online Application
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    Interested in taking a gap year? Do it with an organization well regarded for its responsible travel and gap year travel opportunities - Oyster Worldwide. Whether you are taking a break before pursuing higher education or taking time off from university, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our programs and projects across 6 continents are open all year. Sign up for a program within a field that matches your skills and interests - animal welfare, child care, veterinary, medicine, conservation, etc. Go on a trekking holiday or volunteer on a project you are passionate about. No matter what you do, where you go and how long you stay, we guarantee amazing experiences you will treasure for a lifetime. UK-based Oyster Worldwide has been sending young people to take part in gap year ex...

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