• Try new things
• Make lasting friendships
• Learn a new language
• Gain international work experience 

STUDENT EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

Experience life as a student in another country. Go for a semester, a year or during the Christmas holidays. Learn another language and open career doors you didn't know existed. Get to know how others live and see the world from another perspective.

Click here for more information on Student Exchanges and links to websites

GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES

This is an opportunity to take `time out' between secondary and tertiary studies to learn career skills and to expand leadership experience. There are many opportunities for educational or volunteering programmes in countries all over the world.

Click here for more information on Gap Year Opportunities and links to websites

If you are thinking about studying at university on your return here are a few things you should do before you go:

• Contact a member of the university liaison team before you go. They can advise on enrolment, courses, accommodation and support services available to students.
• Check what you need to do to achieve University Entrance.
• Research the subjects and degrees that suit your interests and goals.
• Attend a careers expo, open days, campus tours.
• Plan your study (the Liaison Team can assist you with this)
• Take note of Key Dates - halls of residence applications, scholarship applications.
• Submit your application to enrol.