If this is your first time visiting Your Year Away or even if you’ve visited our site before, this is a great place to start when learning about gap years and planning your own. Check out the pages below to start.

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What is a Gap Year?

What exactly is a gap year you may ask? Gap year, sabbatical, extended holiday… a gap year can be known by different names and purposes for each person. Learn what a gap year is and how you can start planning your own! 

Why Take a Gap Year?

There are so many reasons to take a gap year. Learn the top 5 reasons why you should consider taking one.

Setting Your Gap Year Itinerary

Planning your gap year can be overwhelming and intimidating. This guide on setting your gap year itinerary will provide tips to help get you started.

Preparing Your Finances for a Gap Year

Planning your finances prior to your gap year is essential! Check out this section to learn more about how to save money, determining how much money you’ll need, traveling with little money, using credit card rewards and more!

Quitting Your Job*

 While Instagram influencers make looking quitting your job, there’s a series of steps you should take prior to providing your 2 weeks notice. *Do it the smart way!

Gap Year Resources

Trying to find the right tools and resources for your gap year can be challenging. Here’s a list of the top websites and apps for finding flights, passport/visa information, communicating while abroad and more!