Category Archives: Gap Year

Work day at La Giraudiere

Posted on July 12, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers/Interns Work Day at La Giraudiere Sitting in the office on a Volunteers/Interns Work Day at La Giraudiere has a different feel to sitting in an office in a busy city or sitting in a class at Uni taking notes. … Continue reading →

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South West France ? Mais j’ai de la chance!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Southwest France proves to be an invaluable addition to this American’s gap year. Katherine, a nineteen-year-old taking the opportunity to learn about the world by exploring it, arrived on the scene in South West France Monday, May 2nd.  Afforded a range … Continue reading →

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We welcome another gap year student

Posted on May 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Charles, an American student who has made the impeccable choice of taking a gap year, arrived on the scene Friday, the 13th of May. Perfect timing to welcome someone who has fully embraced superstiton (he doesn’t know the Stevie Wonder … Continue reading →

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First volunteer in France

Posted on April 8, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Zachary Aubin, an American volunteer, arrives in France to help out at La Giraudiere. La Giraudiere starts off its 2016 season with the arrival of Zach. He is the first volunteer  to arrive in France this year to help out … Continue reading →

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New backup from Ireland

Posted on August 8, 2015 by La Giraudiere

We have had a busy week at La Giraudiere with a new member called Mark joining our team from Ireland. He is an accountant who likes Gaelic football. Mark will be staying with us for 3 weeks and then will … Continue reading →

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