COVID-19’s Impact on Gap Years
April 13, 2020
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Katherine Stievater recently held a virtual talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on Gap Years. Here’s what you need to know
College Support for Gappers (Part 2)
March 16, 2020
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How do colleges welcome Gappers on to campus and help them assimilate into college life
College Support for Gappers (Part 1)
February 13, 2020
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Digging deeper with examples into how U.S. colleges and universities provide specific support for Gappers
You should take a gap year… and Colleges think so too!
December 16, 2019
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The traditional educational path often falls short for both students and the colleges they attend, with over 30% of freshmen failing to return to their initial college.
Transitioning from a Gap Year to College (Part 1)
July 15, 2019
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By Anna Nickerson, Babson College Class of 2022 Anna near Boulder CO before embarking on her gap year. When I first took a gap year, I got a flood of
Interview with Lucia Poggi (UChicago ’23)
June 14, 2019
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Interview by Anna Nickerson Photo: Lucia (left) on the campaign trail in Northern Virginia! It is a common misconception that in order to take a gap year, you must travel
Six Questions Most Students Ask Before Taking A Gap Year
May 17, 2019
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Photo Credit: GYS student Would I be behind after taking a Gap Year? Absolutely not! We understand that this is a common concern of both students and parents though. One
How My Gap Year Made Me A Better College Student (And Better Person)
February 15, 2019
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After 13 years of rigorous academics in a very competitive school system, I felt burnout and lacked the motivation to continue on with my studies. I performed well in the
