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Sample Opportunities

No gap year is the same

No two gap years are alike, as they are tailored to individual interests, goals, and aspirations. To help you discover the perfect gap year opportunity, we have curated a selection of sample experiences that cater to a wide range of interests and passions. Browse through the options below and let your imagination soar as you envision the incredible journey that awaits you.

Teaching Abroad

  • Join the English Program in Korea (EPIK) and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of South Korea
  • Get TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certified and teach English abroad
  • Volunteer with the Volunteer Society Nepal and teach English at a Buddhist monastery in Nepal

Solo Travel

  • Set out on an epic solo backpacking journey across Europe with a Eurail Pass
  • Embark on a transformative solo journey by hiking the Camino de Santiago
  • Dive into the rich traditions and vibrant modernity of Japan during your solo gap year
  • Embark on a solo island-hopping adventure in the Philippines, exploring the breathtaking beauty of its tropical paradise

Cultural Immersion

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant Balinese culture by staying with a local family in a traditional village
  • Experience the rustic charm of rural Italy by working on an organic farm in Tuscany
  • Immerse yourself in the enchanting culture of Morocco by participating in a cultural exchange program in Marrakech

Seasonal Work

  • Spend your gap year working as a ski instructor in the French Alps
  • Experience the world of winemaking by working as a harvest worker in the renowned vineyards of Napa Valley
  • Embrace the spirit of adventure and personal growth by working as a camp counselor in Maine during the summer
  • Engage in seasonal work as a fruit picker in the lush orchards and farms of Queensland, Australia

Program Based Group Travel​

  • Spend a Semester at Sea for a transformative educational experience
  • Find your best friends through ARCC Gap Semester who focuses on service learning, cultural immersion, and personal growth
  • Take a NOLS course and focus on your outdoor skills and leadership development

Conservation Efforts

  • Live with a host family while volunteering with a rainforest conservation in the Amazon
  • Work alongside researchers in Costa Rica on marine conservation projects
  • Volunteer for a wildlife rehabilitation center in South Africa
  • Join a community based conservation project with the locals in Kenya

Work & Internships

  • Work as an Au Pair in China and practice your Chinese with a local family
  • Obtain a holiday working visa to spend up to 12 months in Australia or New Zealand
  • Take a NOLS course and focus on your outdoor skills and leadership development

Academics

  • Complete your Wilderness First Responder Certification through NOLS
  • Travel with a group through Italy while learning about art history
  • Develop culinary skills with a cooking course in the Spain

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!

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