Discover Gap Years! – Part 2
March 12, 2023
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Part 2 covers major Gap Year myths including that they cost too much, that students must travel, FOMO, and that there is a specific “Gap Year student”.
Filling Our Cup
October 22, 2022
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I attended one of your virtual zoom sessions early in the pandemic. You were so convincing in the value of a Gap year that I convinced my middle son, who just graduated, to take a Gap year! He deferred his university acceptance and is now at the Cordon Bleu in London studying Cuisine until June.
Gap Year Travel: Closer to Normal
March 8, 2022
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We are happy to see that as expected, Omicron’s impact is declining rapidly and most countries are open to Gap Year travel. This post covers the current situation, and a quick view into fall 2022.
Gap Year Travel – Fall 2021 Update
August 30, 2021
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Many of our students travel on their own or with Gap Year programs. So educators and families continue to ask about travel restrictions and changes due to the Delta variant of COVID.
A Season of Hope
April 6, 2021
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During this spring season, I am filled with hope, especially as I see the number of COVID vaccinations increase and infections decline significantly from highs earlier this year. I am optimistic about what is ahead in the Gap Year world, and want to share a few of the things I’m thinking about.
101 Things to do during a COVID Gap Year
March 8, 2021
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There are so many things to do during a time when social distancing guidelines are still in place and international travel is limited. These are great ideas for any Gap Year – keep them in mind even when we are back to our “new normal”!
Gap Year Stories During COVID (Part 2)
January 25, 2021
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This week we highlight two students who were able to successfully plan Gap Year travel in the U.S., despite limitations of COVID.
A new season for Gap Years: fall 2020 update
August 31, 2020
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Life has certainly been exciting for Gap Year Solutions these last few months! As colleges and universities continued to announce their fall plans, I have had a deluge of students and families inquiring about Gap Years.
Update on Fall 2020 Gap Year Programs
June 12, 2020
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With the traditional start of first semester Gap Year travel only 3 months away, the plans of Gap Year programs this fall are starting to take shape. Here is a
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
