What You’ll Learn on a GapGuru Internship
A Sustainable Gap Year That Builds Real Skills
A Sustainable Gap Year That Builds Real Skills
Our internships are designed around sustainable gap year principles contributing to long-term, locally-led initiatives with measurable impact, not short-term fixes.
GapGuru supports the Futuresense Foundation, a global development charity, to ensure all placements are ethical, responsible, and community-driven.
- Confidence
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Handle Challenges
- Cultural Awareness
- Resilience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
Interns support initiatives in seven countries
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Across six key Impact Areas
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What You'll Gain
- Structured internships with clear goals and measurable outcomes
- Daily mentorship and weekly reflections with GapGuru mentor
- Full support from pre-departure to return
- Focus on developing ten key life skills
- Diploma in Global Citizenship to boost your UCAS points and CV
Still not convinced?
Read our testimonials
From being a more shy and to myself person, the memories and confidence I have got and the importance of being proud of what I’ve accomplished.

Chloe
Himalayan Semester
Taking part was a truly eye opening and rewarding experience.

Elise
South East Asian Semester 2024
This experience was truly life-changing.

Kiera
South East Asian Semester
This trip has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life.

Emma
South American Semester
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Need help planning your gap year internship? Whether you’ve already booked with us or are just getting started, our friendly GapGuru team is here to help.
With 20 years of experience creating unforgettable gap years, we’ve answered just about every question you can think of. So don’t hesitate, drop us a message and let’s start planning a gap year internship you’ll never forget!