The value of a gap year
March 9, 2025
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Taking time off to figure things out, or taking a gap year can be extremely valuable, especially if you aren’t sure what kind of path you want to follow after
Gap Year or Therapeutic Program?
March 9, 2025
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At Gap Year Solutions, we sometimes interview students who are not a fit for a Gap Year program because they are managing certain mental health issues. It is not necessarily
Gap Year or Therapeutic Program: How to Choose?
February 15, 2025
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This article helps understand the fundamental differences between therapeutic and gap year programs, and when it is appropriate to consider each based on a student’s specific situation. Co-authored by Katherine
Gap Year Pros and Cons for Neurodivergent Students
February 15, 2025
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Some teens, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year after high school. Click here for ADDitude podcast – 2/11/2025
South Africa
January 23, 2025
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By Katherine Stievater This past fall, I traveled to South Africa. I’d been looking forward to this site visit for a long time. I’d heard great things about opportunities for
How To Take a Gap Year
December 18, 2024
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Abby Falik on the benefits of taking a break from traditional education. On the How To! podcast (5/28/2024). Click here. Transcript here.
What? No phones??
December 18, 2024
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by Katherine Stievater After the fall semester, I spend time with our students downloading their learnings, and making sure their spring plan is in good shape. I was surprised (and
The Case for Taking a Gap Year Before College
November 24, 2024
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Harvard Business Review, 11/8/2024. Click here.
Gratitude
November 21, 2024
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Katherine Stievater, Founder, Gap Year Solutions Not to be cliché, but this is a time that people tend to focus on being thankful and grateful. One week from today I
The student gap year is evolving
June 24, 2024
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Why the student gap year is more popular than ever. From a British perspective. National Geographic. 6/8/2024. Click here.