My GapGuru trip pushed me out of my comfort zone and repeatedly challenged me , from workshops in schools where my confidence grown to planting trees where I learned to be resilient, the programme showed me beautiful parts of the world filled with pretty views and a vibrant culture. I met some incredible people and couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity.

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my gap year and I am so so grateful to GapGuru for giving me the opportunity to experience such a beautiful part of the world with such amazing people!! It was an experience that has given me memories that I will cherish forever, and it was incredible to experience a different culture, and be able to do my part for the community.

This was the best experience of my life! I did things I thought I’d never do and I experienced so much beautiful culture. It has inspired me to see more of the world and to do more travelling in the future. I’ve never done anything like it and I’m so glad that I had the experience I did even though there were challenges. It was incredible!

Our trip was not just a journey of exploration; it was a profound learning experience that enriched our lives and ignited a passion for making a positive difference in the world. In the end, I returned home with a sense of gratitude for the opportunities we had and a newfound determination to continue seeking out adventures that challenge me to grow as an individual.

My experience was truly eye opening and a once in a lifetime thing to do. I never in a million years thought I would fall in love with teaching and travelling the world but this trip truly broadened my understanding and helped me figure things out about my self and what I would like to do in the future to better impact the world.

You will gain so much from this experience and the community you visit – for me, a better understanding of the closeness of people, despite apparent barriers of language, distance or cultural differences It has been life-changing and infinitely rewarding. What amazed me most was just how quickly you can gain a sense of belonging in a new community; despite being half the world away, I really felt as though I had a place.

Stepping out of my comfort zone by going on solo adventures and joining cultural exchanges helped me grow and set a positive example for others. I’m also proud that my small contributions were part of a larger effort to make a meaningful impact.

Overall, my experience was one of the greatest and most challenging things I have done. It has meant that I developed many personal skills like communication and teamwork but also skills such as socialising with new people. Getting to experience a new culture, language and food was something I loved and the sightseeing we did were some of my favourite experiences of this trip.

My program developed my cultural awareness and opened my eyes to how some people live and how we can help. I’ve been changed and have developed lots of teamwork skills.

The people I met were so nice and I was glad to share the experience will all these great people.