I definitely want to do a ski season in the gap year I will most probably be having next year. My friend has just gone to do one, I'm so jealous. I've never had the chance to ski before, as my Mother really doesn't like skiing. I would probably do the chalet hosting.. I know that I'd have to do a cooking course before I applied. I wouldn't even know where to look to do a cooking course. Can you do it over like a week/2 weeks, or something? I'd really just like to be able to do something in the beginning of the summer. Do I need to be able to speak french? I'm happy to start learning now. I did French for abour 2 years, quite a while ago though, so I don't remember anything. Also, as I haven't skiied before. Would I just take lessons once I'm out there? How much roughly do they cost?
I know it's way in advance for the 2008/2009 season. But, it is very likely I won't be going to uni next year and even if I do get any offers, I'm not sure I've chosen the right course. So I'm 90% sure I'l'l be taking a gap year. I just want to know now what I'll have to do to make sure I get a place. My parents will want a clear plan if I',m taking a gap year. I also want to know how much money I should save for it. My parents have asked whether I still want to on holiday with them this summer, I could either go or have the money instead. Some of which would go on a holiday with friends.. But, I'd still have about Β£1,500 left. Would that be enough for all the gear and everything else?