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The gappers obstacles - time and money
If you mention taking a ‘gap year’ to people you will probably receive variations on one of two reactions: “I can’t afford to take the time off from my studies”, or, “I’d love to, but I don’t have enough money”. The first reaction is a form of intellectual snobbery, and the second reveals an attitude of being a victim of circumstances. I mean, doesn’t taking a gap year mean you got a bad matric, or that you have a lot of money?
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Visa Information  For holders of South African passports only: working visas are currently only available for the USA and Canada.
Here are a couple of sites which are very useful for holders of South African passports:
Anywork Anywhere SASTS Working Adventures If you are a foreign national traveling to South Africa, start at the SouthAfrica.info website to get information on visa requirements. |
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Prior to your trip - recommendations - If you are using prescription drugs get enough supplies to last your entire trip (in their original container in your carry-on luggage). There are many world-class pharmacies in South Africa, but it is sensible to bring your own.
- It is recommended that you talk to your healthcare provider regarding the necessity for vaccinations such as for Hepatitus A and B, rabies, and typhoid. No vaccinations are required by the South African authorities.
- If you are coming from or via South America or Sub-Saharan Africa it is recommended that you are vaccinated for Yellow Fever. Immigration officials do check for the necessary documentation, so do not take a chance!
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Visas, passports and entry requirements- Visas are required for some countries. If you are a resident of the United Kingdom you do not need a visa.
- Your passport must be valid for a sufficient period to cover the intended stay, and it is recommended that you have two clean pages available for immigration stamps.
- You must have sufficient funds for your stay and a return / onward ticket.
- Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
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South Africa fact box (from www.southafrica.info ) Did you know that South Africa generates two-thirds of Africa’s electricity? That 40% of the continent's phones are here? That 20% of the world’s gold is mined here? Check out our box of fast facts about South Africa. |
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At any one moment there are thousands of people around the world taking a gap – time out – who have finished school, university or college, are between jobs or careers, or who have finished their career or are retired. |
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Who doesn’t enjoy the concept of a break, a holiday, a gap from the daily routine of modern life? The question is really how long of a gap are you able to take? If you are leaving (or have recently left) school you have an incredible opportunity to take a year, or part of a year, off (hence the term “Gap Year”). Many people think that they cannot afford to take time out now, but the reality is that it becomes more difficult later in life. |
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South Africa has a fairly extensive network of cellular networks, with most towns and cities having reliable connections to GPRS and 3G technologies. There are 5 cellular providers at present – Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Neotel and Virgin Mobile. You can choose between prepaid options (where you use your own phone and buy a ‘Pay as You Go’ starter pack, and you get a sim card onto which you can load airtime when and as you need it); and a contract (where you enter into a 24 month contract, choose a specific cell phone (which is free) and you receive a specified number of seconds or minutes of peak or off-peak airtime per month, sometimes with extras thrown in). |
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When your gap experience is over and the dust has settled, and you are safely back at home it can be difficult to settle down at first. It is best to prepare in advance for this, either before you go on your gap experience or during your gap. If you are returning to stay with your parents you will have pressure to conform to their rules again, which may be very difficult for all concerned after the freedom you have enjoyed whilst you were away. So best think of the realities and plan your actions and reactions NOW! |
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What You Need To Know About Money |
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Below are some hints and advice and quotes that all relate to money. We all need money, but your attitude towards money will affect every other area of your life, including your gap experience. A simple point to keep in mind is this: Frustration arises from inaccurate, unrealistic expectations. What do you expect money to do for you? What do you expect to do to get money?bTwo sides of the same issue!
Let us know what you think! Send us your hints and advice!
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