Simply put, a gap year is a structured time of personal growth where students post-high school or college have the opportunity to step outside the traditional academic structure and pursue alternative paths.
Whether you’re thinking of taking a gap year because you are burnt out from school, don’t know what you want to pursue as a career, are interested in traveling the world, or learning a new language, there is no right or wrong reason to take a gap year!
Gap years are becoming more and more popular, but deciding where to go and what to do is a struggle that most people encounter. A gap year is an intentional pause in one’s educational journey to grow through real-world experience and dive deep into your personal interests and goals for yourself. Make sure as you look through resources you pick what truly interests you so you can make your gap year meaningful and personal to you. Check out some resources to help you start brainstorming your year off below!
We provide counseling for students and families that are interested in taking a gap year. This process can be overwhelming and complicated, but we aim to take that stress off of you so you can focus on your goals, and we will customize it for you!