en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/626520 Comments by Sarah_B http://makeyourownlunch.com/2009/08/fall-into-the-gap-7-great-reasons-to-take-a-gap-year-part-1/#IDComment29943317 On a personal note my gap year gave me the chance to mature, gain independence and feel ready to go to university. It also confirmed that my degree choice (Geography) was exactly what I wanted to be studying and I was really enthusiastic about my course from the outset. I personally travelled and volunteered as part of a team through the organisation Quest Overseas <a href="http://www.questoverseas.com." target="_blank">http://www.questoverseas.com.</a> However, this type of organised placement is not for everyone and others may find they are more suited to, and get more out of independent travel or individual volunteer placements. Deciding what to do and where to go may not be easy for many people. For ideas on where to start (for all sorts of gap year plans - independent, with an organisation or otherwise) take a look at our &quot;Guide to planning a gap year&quot; - <a href="http://www.questoverseas.com/assets/files/Exam%20results%20gifted%20you%20with%20a%20Gap%20Year....pdf" target="_blank">http://www.questoverseas.com/assets/files/Exam%20...</a> Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:08:13 +0000 http://makeyourownlunch.com/2009/08/fall-into-the-gap-7-great-reasons-to-take-a-gap-year-part-1/#IDComment29943317