Where you can do a gap year
55 countries with gap years an American can actually do. Click one to see them all.
12–45–910+programsNot open to Americans
Antarctica
2 gap years you can do here
- Antarctic Support Contractor (McMurdo / South Pole / Palmer)KBR Mission Technology Solutions (prime contractor since June 2, 2026, replacing Leidos) and subcontractors including Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation$648–$829/wkPays youPaid work
- Lindblad Expeditions — Naturalist / Field Guidejobs.lever.coPays, amount variesPays youOutdoor / wilderness
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