filed in Announcements on Aug.16, 2011
If you’ve missed out on University entry in 2011 DON’T DESPAIR! You now have the gift of a whole year free from education (gap year!) to rethink your future career plans, gain invaluable work experience and develop your soft skills to make you a better prospect for admissions tutors and employers alike. Spend the next [...]
filed in Announcements, Fundraising on Sep.30, 2010
A new free online student guide has been launched, giving expert advice on traveling safely and cheaply to students on a budget. Full of helpful advice from people in the industry and recently returned Leapers, this is a must read for any budding backpacker!! Click Here for more information.
filed in Announcements, Fundraising on Sep.16, 2010
Taken from the Telegraph 14th September 2010: ‘Graduates who take gap years earn higher starting salaries than those who continue their studies straight after school, a study indicates. Researchers found the confidence and independence gained from working or holidaying abroad enabled graduates to command about £1,000 a year more than those who chose not to [...]
filed in Announcements, Fundraising, Kenya on Jul.20, 2010
filed in Announcements, Fundraising, Kenya on Jul.19, 2010
Hello again It’s the twins here…We thought it was about time for the fundraising update!! In order to raise money for our trip to Kenya with The Leap, this week we have been doing a 5 day sponsored silence. I have to say this is one of the hardest things we have ever done! It’s [...]
filed in Announcements, Fundraising on Apr.26, 2010
Hello! Our names are Katie and Charlie Pearson. We are 16 year old twins from Cheshire, England. Recently we have signed up to take part in Kenya Summer Leap 2011! We are SOOO excited and already this trip means the world to us! Last year we were lucky enough to go on a school exchange [...]
filed in Announcements on Feb.10, 2010
We are always asked why volunteers should pay to take part in The Leap’s programs. And we can see people’s point, why should you pay to give up your time volunteering? On the face of it, surely it’s like paying to help with meals on wheels or help in your local Red Cross… However volunteering [...]
