It is important to be prepared for anything and everything when traveling with a Gap Year Program. Here is a general list of things
you must—and might need—to pack.
Traveling or touring or going for excursions needs some preparations. A traveler should go through the news bulletins and weather forecasting of that place. Be net savvy for checking out the fares or hotels, transports and restaurants. Never forget to keep the photocopies of the essential document alongside originals. First-aid box, flashlight and umbrella can take the travelers out of any odd situation.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Specialized Schools and ProgramsTeenLife
With a directory of boarding schools, colleges, summer programs, and advisors for students with special needs, our latest guide will be a valuable tool when researching schools and programs that meet the needs of students with educational and emotional challenges.
Traveling or touring or going for excursions needs some preparations. A traveler should go through the news bulletins and weather forecasting of that place. Be net savvy for checking out the fares or hotels, transports and restaurants. Never forget to keep the photocopies of the essential document alongside originals. First-aid box, flashlight and umbrella can take the travelers out of any odd situation.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Specialized Schools and ProgramsTeenLife
With a directory of boarding schools, colleges, summer programs, and advisors for students with special needs, our latest guide will be a valuable tool when researching schools and programs that meet the needs of students with educational and emotional challenges.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Performing &Visual Arts CollegesTeenLife
Produced with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), this guide will hep you find the perfect performing and visual arts college.
The Fall 2012 issue of Life with Teens explores important topics such as social media, cyberbullying and a variety of others. It provides valuable insights, expert advice, and guidance.
From the impact of technology on social skills to dealing with bullying and popularity issues, parents of teens today need to be informed about many issues and opportunities. Our new magazine will help parents navigate these important years by providing insight, expert advice and guidance on a wide variety of topics. Each issue will also contain a valuable directory of local, national, and international programs, services, and other opportunities for teens and their families in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Metro DC, including Northern Virginia and Maryland.
The guide includes advice and information on the entire process of applying to college from preparing for college tests and interviewing prospective colleges to essay writing, choosing the right college, and packing to go off to school.
Gap year programs challenge students through study, service, travel, and cultural exchange. They can include academics or special interests, or even be a postgraduate program. Most importantly, gap year programs teach through experience rather than within the traditional classroom setting. Take a look through our Supplement to find the right program for you, and don't forget that you can always find more information on TeenLife.com.
Summer programs provide so many benefits to teens. Mastering a new skill. Trying something new. Making new friends. Learning independence. And just plain having fun. That's why, we at TeenLife put together this bonus 2012 online Summer Supplement for you. Whether you're a parent looking for a summer solution for your teen, or a busy student who wants to make this your best summer yet, we want to make sure you have plenty to choose from. Remember, there's still time! Check out the programs inside.
Make a Difference: Put Your Teen Energy and Enthusiasm to Work!TeenLife
Volunteering in any capacity makes you a better person, inspires you to spread goodwill, and helps you grow in so many ways on a personal level. It is a win win for all involved.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Community Service in New YorkTeenLife
Inside this handy guide you'll find everything you need to know about community service opportunities to share with you school community. It describes why all teens should volunteer, lists descriptions of over 100 programs in New York, and includes a personal story of a student who has completed numerous hours of community service.
TeenLife Boston: Guide to Community Service 2012TeenLife
This guide includes more than 50 non-profits in the Greater Boston area with community service opportunities for teens and their families. Categories include: advocacy for a cause, health and well-being, international relief, preserving the environment, and promoting volunteerism.
TeenLife Guide to Performing & Visual Arts CollegesTeenLife
NACAC and TeenLife are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership! Together, we are publishing and distributing the first annual TeenLife Guide to Performing & Visual Arts Colleges. Available in print or online, this guide provides a list of colleges with performing and visual arts programs, as well as expert insight on the application process including: choosing the right school, preparing for an audition, assembling a proftfolio, choosing a major, and financing options.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Overnight Summer ProgramsTeenLife
This guide provides resources and information on many different overnight summer programs. Our guide can help teens and their families find an experience that matches their interests while helping build a stronger resume and college application.
This guide includes advice and information on the entire process of applying to college from preparing for college tests and interviewing prospective colleges to essay writing, choosing the right college, and packing to go off to school.
TeenLife Washington, DC: 2011-2012 School Year EditionTeenLife
You will be one of the first to view this free guide featuring businesses and organizations with programs and services for teens (13-19) and their families and the metro DC area.
This guide is a helpful resource to any teen working on a resume. Inside there are tips and examples on proper formatting and styling in your document. It also covers how to create a list of references.
The guide includes more than 200 non-profits in the Greater Boston area with community service opportunities for teens and their families. Categories include: advocacy for a cause, health and well-being, international relief, preserving the environment, promoting volunteerism, and more.
TeenLife 2011 Guide to Overnight Summer ProgramsTeenLife
This guide provides resources and information on many different overnight summer programs. Our guide can help teens and their families find an experience that matches their interests while helping build a stronger resume and college application.
This free guide contains helpful advice from experienced gap year program executives, a look at the gap year experience from the perspective of a college dean of admissions, and interviews with students who have taken a gap year. It also includes handy information on a a variety of programs of different lengths in many categories in the US and abroad, such as Academic, Adventure/Trips, Arts, Community Service, Environmental Conservation, Internship & Work Experience and Travel/Culture.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Performing &Visual Arts CollegesTeenLife
Produced with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), this guide will hep you find the perfect performing and visual arts college.
The Fall 2012 issue of Life with Teens explores important topics such as social media, cyberbullying and a variety of others. It provides valuable insights, expert advice, and guidance.
From the impact of technology on social skills to dealing with bullying and popularity issues, parents of teens today need to be informed about many issues and opportunities. Our new magazine will help parents navigate these important years by providing insight, expert advice and guidance on a wide variety of topics. Each issue will also contain a valuable directory of local, national, and international programs, services, and other opportunities for teens and their families in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Metro DC, including Northern Virginia and Maryland.
The guide includes advice and information on the entire process of applying to college from preparing for college tests and interviewing prospective colleges to essay writing, choosing the right college, and packing to go off to school.
Gap year programs challenge students through study, service, travel, and cultural exchange. They can include academics or special interests, or even be a postgraduate program. Most importantly, gap year programs teach through experience rather than within the traditional classroom setting. Take a look through our Supplement to find the right program for you, and don't forget that you can always find more information on TeenLife.com.
Summer programs provide so many benefits to teens. Mastering a new skill. Trying something new. Making new friends. Learning independence. And just plain having fun. That's why, we at TeenLife put together this bonus 2012 online Summer Supplement for you. Whether you're a parent looking for a summer solution for your teen, or a busy student who wants to make this your best summer yet, we want to make sure you have plenty to choose from. Remember, there's still time! Check out the programs inside.
Make a Difference: Put Your Teen Energy and Enthusiasm to Work!TeenLife
Volunteering in any capacity makes you a better person, inspires you to spread goodwill, and helps you grow in so many ways on a personal level. It is a win win for all involved.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Community Service in New YorkTeenLife
Inside this handy guide you'll find everything you need to know about community service opportunities to share with you school community. It describes why all teens should volunteer, lists descriptions of over 100 programs in New York, and includes a personal story of a student who has completed numerous hours of community service.
TeenLife Boston: Guide to Community Service 2012TeenLife
This guide includes more than 50 non-profits in the Greater Boston area with community service opportunities for teens and their families. Categories include: advocacy for a cause, health and well-being, international relief, preserving the environment, and promoting volunteerism.
TeenLife Guide to Performing & Visual Arts CollegesTeenLife
NACAC and TeenLife are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership! Together, we are publishing and distributing the first annual TeenLife Guide to Performing & Visual Arts Colleges. Available in print or online, this guide provides a list of colleges with performing and visual arts programs, as well as expert insight on the application process including: choosing the right school, preparing for an audition, assembling a proftfolio, choosing a major, and financing options.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Overnight Summer ProgramsTeenLife
This guide provides resources and information on many different overnight summer programs. Our guide can help teens and their families find an experience that matches their interests while helping build a stronger resume and college application.
This guide includes advice and information on the entire process of applying to college from preparing for college tests and interviewing prospective colleges to essay writing, choosing the right college, and packing to go off to school.
TeenLife Washington, DC: 2011-2012 School Year EditionTeenLife
You will be one of the first to view this free guide featuring businesses and organizations with programs and services for teens (13-19) and their families and the metro DC area.
This guide is a helpful resource to any teen working on a resume. Inside there are tips and examples on proper formatting and styling in your document. It also covers how to create a list of references.
The guide includes more than 200 non-profits in the Greater Boston area with community service opportunities for teens and their families. Categories include: advocacy for a cause, health and well-being, international relief, preserving the environment, promoting volunteerism, and more.
TeenLife 2011 Guide to Overnight Summer ProgramsTeenLife
This guide provides resources and information on many different overnight summer programs. Our guide can help teens and their families find an experience that matches their interests while helping build a stronger resume and college application.
This free guide contains helpful advice from experienced gap year program executives, a look at the gap year experience from the perspective of a college dean of admissions, and interviews with students who have taken a gap year. It also includes handy information on a a variety of programs of different lengths in many categories in the US and abroad, such as Academic, Adventure/Trips, Arts, Community Service, Environmental Conservation, Internship & Work Experience and Travel/Culture.
1. A Gap Year Checklist
It is important to be prepared for anything and everything when
traveling with a Gap Year Program. Here is a general list of things
you must—and might need—to pack.
Necessary Travel Paperwork General Toiletries Weather Appropriate Clothing
Passport Shampoo T-shirts
Passport photos Toothbrush & toothpaste Shorts/short skirts
Debit & credit cards Deodorant Underwear
Prepaid currency cards Razors Casual light slacks
Traveler’s checks Shaving gel or oil Jeans
Wallet or purse Suntan lotion Hat (hot or cold weather)
Prepaid international calling Moisturizing cream Comfortable travel shoes
cards (sim cards) Insect/mosquito repellent Bathing suit
Insurance policy Antibiotic cream Sunglasses
Flight tickets Bandages Plastic rain poncho
Local bus/train tickets Lightweight travel towels Going out/dress up outfit
Youth hostel card Brush/comb
Student identity card Toilet paper
Immunization records Tissues Miscellaneous
Student travel discount card Nail clippers Book of language (and key phrases)
Multiple copies of trip documents to communicate with locals
Contact information for Day pack/backpack
U.S. embassies Sleeping bag
Alarm clock
Pen & paper or journal
Camera
Students aboard Combination padlock
S/Y Ocean Star Vitamins
drop anchor in the
Universal sink plug
Tobago Cays during
an 80-day Caribbean Glasses/contacts prescription
SEA|MESTER voyage. Small pocketknife
See listing on page
Ball of string
14, ad on page 18.
Sewing kit
Resealable plastic bags
Mosquito net
Balloons or small giveaways
for kids you meet
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2. Finally … a resource for families with teens.
Not babies. Not little kids. Teens.
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