I (26/male) am leaving Los Angeles in January for at least one year of backpacking solo around Australia, NZ, SE Asia, and possibly some other places! Other than enjoying my remaining time before I leave (going to favorite restaurants, hanging with friends, etc.), what pre-trip activities should I be thinking about, and what preparations should I be making (especially while I have good insurance)? What do you wish someone had told you before you left for a trip of this length and scope? [more inside]
posted by adamk on Oct 7, 2009 - 11 answers

How to appeal to president on academic dishonesty accusation? What to do if I get suspended from my university? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2009 - 24 answers

Are there any programs for a 30yr old English guy to work in the USA for a year or so? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Sep 4, 2009 - 4 answers

I am at a crossroads in my life... I am a mid-20 something teacher at a high needs district. The stress is getting to me after only a couple of years. Help me decide whether or not to take a gap year. [more inside]
posted by karyotypical on May 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend some projects or self-improvement/self-studying for a high school senior taking a gap year between high school and college? [more inside]
posted by zhang.chuck on Mar 8, 2009 - 5 answers

UnexpectedGapYearFilter: I've dropped out of my biochemistry course to go home and deal with my crippling depression. I've managed the going home bit... now what? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn on Dec 3, 2008 - 23 answers

I have some concerns about taking a gap year and studying in Jeruaslem, and hope someone might have some experience with either. [more inside]
posted by howgenerica on May 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Im interested in doing some Camp America/BUNAC/GAP year type programmes over the next year hopefully including one that gives me a Teaching English as a Foreign Language qualification... [more inside]
posted by Neonshock on Jan 14, 2008 - 2 answers

Camp America: Should I, or shouldn't I? [more inside]
posted by samstarling on Jun 4, 2006 - 16 answers

I am going to take a gap year at the end of my time as a sixth former at school, and I need advice on making itinerary decisions. [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest on Mar 28, 2006 - 6 answers

So I want to take a year off after college and ideally go to Italy. Are there any programs where I could do some sort of work (anything) and make enough money to feed myself? [more inside]
posted by stopgap on Dec 6, 2004 - 12 answers