Why choose World Endeavors for your Gap Year program abroad?

After completing high school or college, what is the next step? This transitional period may be the perfect time to take a step back and get a broader perspective on the world by traveling abroad. Taking a gap year is a chance to discover new interests, master new skills or languages, and shift your perspective in a new community. World Endeavors gap year participants do all this and more and return home better prepared than ever for college, graduate school, or a career.

FEATURED PROGRAMS & DESTINATIONS

Intern Abroad

Many students and recent graduates find it difficult to distinguish themselves in the crowd of job applicants. Taking a gap year to intern abroad is a chance to explore a career field in an exciting setting and gain some unbeatable life experience. In the course of the internship, they get exposure to the career field they’re interested in and acquire experience in that field.

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Featured Gap Year Abroad programs

Our most popular gap year programs abroad

Intern Abroad
England

Business Administration – Tour Operator Internship in England

Cultivate your business acumen in a fun, fast-paced environment with a travel/tourism company.

Business Administration – Tour Operator Internship in England

– Secure lodging for groups;
– Liaise with suppliers;
– Prepare sales presentations;
– Assist accounts department;
– Cultivate new supplier relationships.

Minimum duration of 10 weeks. Include “Business Administration for Tour Operator” in the comments section of your application.

Intern Abroad
England

Graphic Design – Graduate Skills Development Internship in England

Higher education organization seeking an intern interested in video editing, motion design, animation and filming with command of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint.

Graphic Design – Graduate Skills Development Internship in England

Seeking an intern interested in video editing, motion design, animation and filming with command of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint, and strong written English language skills.

– Create digital and printed promotional materials and proposal documents;
– Produce on-brand presentations;
– Generate images and promotional materials for use in social media campaigns.

8 week minimum duration. Include “Graphic Design for Graduate Skills Development” in the comments section of your application.

Intern Abroad
England

Design Studio Sales & Marketing Internship in England

Gain experience at an art gallery, design and greeting card studio, pitching luxury gift wrap to high profile clients, including the London Transport Museum.

Design Studio Sales & Marketing Internship in England

– Prepare sales presentations;
– Conduct market analysis and competitive research;
– Develop promotional materials.

Minimum duration of 8 weeks. Include “Design Studio Sales & Marketing” in the comments section of your application.

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England

Marketing Internship in England

Marketing Interns in England have had the opportunity to work with companies providing marketing services to clients and within a company's internal marketing department.

Marketing Internship in England

A past intern worked with a national charity in London in their marketing team. Tasks included all aspects of marketing, campaigns, communications and events. During this internship, the participant worked with the marketing and communications officer on national campaigns.

Our Top Destinations

World Endeavors offers culturally focused international programs in 42 countries around the world. In each location, our programs are designed to be enriching and immersive while offering an impressive list of unique, challenging and hard to find opportunities. Start your journey now!

Every World Endeavors Program Includes

Our international programs are intentionally curated to be comprehensive, and include all that you need to succeed and stay safe abroad.

YOUR PROGRAM

  • Customized to match your interests and goals
  • Year-round program availability and start dates
  • Flexible durations

ACCOMMODATION

  • Variety of options depending on program type – host family, shared apartment/house, student residence
  • Vetted and hand-selected with quality and safety in mind

TEAM OF EXPERTS

  • Dedicated one-on-one advisor
  • Local on-site coordinator

PEACE OF MIND

  • Comprehensive travel medical insurance
  • Mental Health First Aid-certified staff
  • 24/7 emergency travel assistance

PREPARATION AND SUPPORT

  • Airport pickup
  • Pre-arrival and on-site orientation
  • 24/7 local support

RE-ENTRY AND CAREER INTEGRATION

  • Re-entry handbook and support
  • Assistance with resume updates
  • World Endeavors Alumni Network

HEALTH & SAFETY

When you feel safe and respected abroad, you will flourish. World Endeavors participants are transformed through enriching, rewarding and safe experiences around the world. We meticulously monitor travel recommendations and will only facilitate programs where we can ensure our participants’ safety. 

We take key steps to ensure our participants’ well-being, including providing a pre-trip success guide, 24/7 local support, in-country trained staff, pre and post-arrival orientation, comprehensive travel medical insurance, and Mental Health First Aid-certified staff. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Recent Testimonials

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SydneyIntern in Ireland

“I didn't feel like I was an intern - I felt like a member of the staff!”

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BridgetIntern in Czech Republic

“I went into it having high expectations and everything was completely fulfilled. I learned a lot - it was amazing.”

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WhitneyIntern in Costa Rica

“Absolutely amazing. I learned so many new things I had never learned before and I'm still in touch with my host family.”

How to apply

You’ve decided to go abroad – amazing! Applying for your World Endeavors program is easy and stress-free. We can’t wait to get you on your way!

STEP 1
EXPLORE & ASK

Research and compare. If you can’t decide on a program, we can guide you toward the best fit.

STEP 2
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form to share all your relevant details with our team.

STEP 3
ENROLL & PREPARE

Receive your official acceptance and enroll. We’ll give you all the info you need to get ready!

STEP 4
START YOUR ADVENTURE!

You’ve researched, planned and saved. Now you’re ready. It’s time to PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE!