My GAP year in Scotland was, undoubtedly, the best year of my life, filled with an abundance of impulsive traveling, cultural exploration and a wealth of new friendships.

It was throughout my year that I developed a sense of independence, blossoming through my boarding house responsibilities with the children, into the adult that I was destined to become, stopping along the road momentarily to relive my preschool days of play dough, stories on the mat and spelling tests!

I irrefutably recommend a GAP year to any prospective student as the friendships that will be shaped along the way will last a lifetime and span the circumference of the globe.

I will always look back on my year away with fond memories of laughter, frivolity and growth, and I am thankful that I was given this chance to change my life forever.

Felicity (Queensland)

My GAP year was spent in an English boarding school close to the Welsh boarder. I loved my time working in an environment where I was entrusted in helping out with the daily running of the boarding establishment. Governing bed times, helping with different lessons and office tasks were my daliy duties, however if you are willing you can lend a hand in almost anything you wish.

I strongly recommend a GAP year in the United Kingdom. For a young Australian to venture to a far away land for 12 months really puts you out of your comfort zone and in some cases makes you appreciate what you have back home in Oz.

Furthermore, taking a GAP year allows you to mature as a person, be assigned responsibility and gain independence weather it be through working in a boarding school environment or international travel, and better prepares you for future education and employment.

Spending time abroad with Letz Live is simply a MUST!

Georgie (New South Wales)

Without a doubt, my GAP year has been the best thing I have ever experienced. I lived and worked in the south of England, where I was given the opportunity to become a role model for the hundreds of children at my school. As a young man who loves his sport, I’d have to say the highlight of my working year would be the time I spent helping to coach the under 10’s rugby team to premiership victory.

However, the highlight of my travels is much harder to choose from, as every holiday I went on, I had a great time with friends both new and old. I still get together with my fellow Gappie’s and share some of the great memories in which we shared on our GAP years.

If you’re looking for a life-changing experience, then a GAP year with Letz Live is definitely the way to go.

Josh (Queensland)

Venturing into my GAP year in the UK, I was a little nervous about being away from home for such a long time, but at the same time excited about the experience ahead. From the word go I was welcomed into an unfamiliar but comforting community with open arms and from that moment on, I can say that not much changed.

I spent my year working at a boarding house in the English Midlands. My responsibilities involved undertaking duties such as waking boarders, assisting with homework, encouraging household chores as well as helping to maintain a sense of wellbeing amongst the boarding house community.

School holidays gave me a chance to travel across Europe, to places I never thought I would have had the opportunity to visit, as well as meet new people, who have now become lifelong friends.

My GAP year has handed me an invaluable experience and the confidence to travel the world and to meet new people. Having completed my year in the UK I am now enthusiastic and excited about beginning my next endeavour, as a University student.

Luke (Queensland)

For a seventeen year old who has just left school it can be a very daunting process deciding what to do with ones life. However by choosing to do a GAP year, fortunately I was not faced in this predicament.

I worked as a matron in a prep school boarding house in the gorgeous town of Malvern, situated near the Welsh boarder. As a matron I had greater in-house duties yet I was also allowed and encouraged to help out in co-curricular activities that I enjoyed, such as teaching fun dance classes and helping out with school plays and musicals. I was also very fortunate to work with other Australians who have since become and will always remain close friends. The highlight of my year was without a doubt, the travel, during which time I visited close to twenty countries throughout Europe and the UK, each filled with their own amazing cultures and friendly faces.

When I tell people of my experiences I always get the same reply, “I wish I’d had the opportunity to do that when I left school!” It is for this reason I recommend the GAP year to all those who are interested. A GAP year means dealing with real world situations in an unfamiliar context and hence demands maturity, responsibility and independence at young age which are all great traits to encompass.

I can honestly say that my GAP year was the most incredible and rewarding experience I’ve ever encounted, the skills I learnt, the places I traveled and the people I met will always remain more then just fond memories, they have shaped the person I am today.

Thanks Letz Live!!!

Natalie (New South Wales)

Before going on my GAP year I wasn’t entirely sure how the year would turn out, but sure enough it was the best year of my life. Initially it was hard saying goodbye to all my family and friends, but after having spent a year in such proximity with my new family (the school community) I found it even harder to return to Australia.

Being given the chance to embrace a totally new lifestyle with a whole range of responsibilities so far away from home, gave me the chance to become my own person and with that I was able to gain confidence in myself. It also allowed me to meet and live with people from a variety of different cultures which has now provided me with endless invitations to countries from all over the world.

Having a base in the UK gave me the opportunity to travel back and forwards between countries, in fact I managed to get to 12 countries by the time I turned 18. Certainly a worthwhile experience I would recommend to everyone!!

Peta (Queensland)

My GAP year was an experience and an opportunity that I will never forget. It gave me insights to a lifestyle in a different country, widespread travel within the UK and in Europe that will live with me forever and friendships that will never be forgotten.

From the time spend in the UK, the things that stay with me most are the faces of the students and the fun times that we had together. I loved the opportunities to coach the cricket and rugby teams, to assist in running cross country events and athletics carnivals. Swimming lessons were always lots of fun and games and disco nights always gave us lots of laughs.

I forged strong friendships with the teaching staff and their families and the staff and students within the senior school. It was wonderful to be welcomed into many homes and made to feel part of their family. It was fascinating in that the weather was so much more varied, as was the scenery with its location in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

A GAP year with Letz Live really expands your horizons and gives you the opportunitiy to see the world!

Todd (Queensland)