The Four Main Reasons for Choosing IcFEM - gap year programme

You’ll find having a Gap Year overseas very rewarding. The four main achievements you will receive from the IcFEM Gap Programme, are Independence, New Skills, Confidence and Cultural Awareness.

You’ll have more independence as a result of being in a foreign country, maybe with no one you know, and budgeting your own money. From this you’ll learn new skills and improve the old ones, which you’ll find valuable to you in every day life.

After spending 2 weeks to 6 months in Kenya you’ll have experienced a different culture than the one you are used to at home. Learning new skills and realising what skills you already had will build your confidence.

Other Reasons why to Choose IcFEM
• It will also give you a clearer idea of your career route and give you a greater opportunity of getting a certain job.
• Once you have stated that you have had a gap period on your CV, it will give you the competitive edge.
• The IcFEM Gap Programme will give you a new perspective on the world and give many memories that you’ll never forget.
• You’ll find yourself working with people who live in unbelievable poverty, hunger, and disease.
• You'll gain the satisfaction of knowing that you have had a positive impact on people and children less fortunate than you are.
• The opportunity to work for a worthy cause.
• During your time here you would have to develop your team working and leadership skills.
• Your time here will educate you on how to travel safely and responsibly.
• It will increase your environmental awareness.
• Better language skills.
• If you have to fundraise for your stay here it will help improve on your fundraising skills.
• You would have improved your outlook on financial planning and the ability to budget your money.
• You’ll become a more resourceful individual.
• You'll find your faith positively challenged.

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