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Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

by: 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.

Quick Details

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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Recognitions

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

by: 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 cons...

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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.

by: 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 profe...

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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

by: 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 d...

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Oyster Worldwide responded to this reviewAugust 9, 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
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • 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

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application

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