Gap Year Resources

How to balance the Academy
with your schedule

Three Academy students share tips to manage and organize your time to get the most out of your day.

What is Global Citizenship?

Are you curious about Global Citizenship? Read more to learn about how you can be a global citizen.

Gap Year Ideas for High School Students

Are you thinking about taking a gap year? Looking for a fun and transformative experience but don’t know what to do? Don’t worry we are here to help! Check out this list of ideas.

The Best Languages To Learn: Exploring The 7 Most Useful Languages To Know In The World Today

As the world is becoming an increasingly connected ecosystem, knowing more than one language is an important step in embracing the cultures that surround you. With over 6,500 different languages spoken around the world, it can be difficult to know which the most useful languages to learn are. So, how do you know where to start when deciding on a second language to learn? Whether you are looking to take a gap year, broaden your horizons, or start a career where being bilingual is an advantage we’ve got you covered.

Expanding Horizons: How Can I Connect with Cultures and People Around the World?

Here are a few ways to connect with people and cultures around the world.

The Ultimate International Travel Checklist

Are you ready to go abroad, but not sure what to bring? Check out our Ultimate Travel Checklist to make sure you've got all your bases covered!

What to Look For in a Gap Year Program

There are a number of gap year programs available, but how do you know which one to choose? There's a lot you can do in a year's time and you want to make it count. That's why we created this guide to help you find find the best program for you!

Gap Year Travel Programs

After sitting in a classroom for so many years, it's natural for you to feel an itch for adventure and independence. A gap year travel program is an exciting and fulfilling way to volunteer abroad for a newly graduated student after high school.

Why You Should Take A Gap Year After High School or College

Are you thinking about taking a gap year after college or high school? A gap year can be a great way to transition from high school to college and uncover your passions and purpose in life. Consider the many benefits of a gap year.

Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

If you’re deciding whether a gap year is the right choice for you, here are some gap year pros and cons to consider.

Gap Year Options

You want to take a gap year between high school and college, but what are your options? You could spend a year backpacking. Maybe do some community work and boost your resumé. Perhaps take on an internship to learn new skills or earn college credit.

Gap Year Fellowships: How to Get Started

Below are the steps you need to take to enroll in a gap year fellowship today.

Expand Your World With a Bridge Year Program

If you're looking for a bridge year program, you already have the first quality we look for in a candidate: an eagerness to spend one of the biggest years of your life doing something incredible. Global Citizen Year is a bridge year program for students transitioning from high school to college. And the experience is something that no high school or college classroom could ever replicate

How to Make the Most out of Your College Experience

Are you ready to go abroad, but not sure what to bring? Check out our Ultimate Travel Checklist to make sure you've got all your bases covered!

Gap Year or Gap Semester?

Curious about the differences between a gap year and a gap semester? Read on to learn what they are!

What the Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Can Do for You

With all the programs out there for students in high school to volunteer abroad, how do you choose what's best? The best programs are the ones that provide students like you with life changing experiences that have an impact.

International Travel Tips for Beginners

Are you thinking about taking a gap year? Looking for a fun and transformative experience but don’t know what to do? Don’t worry we are here to help! Check out this list of ideas.

How Do I Plan My Gap Year? A Complete Gap Year Planner

Curious about the differences between a gap year and a gap semester? Read on to learn what they are!

Exploring Alternatives to College: 22 Realistic Options Other Than College

There are many options other than college and a single career track. University immediately after high school — while a great choice for many — is not the best choice for everyone.

What is a Gap Year?

Gap year programs are programs that help a newly graduated high school student expand their educational experience outside of the classroom before starting college.

How to Choose the Best Gap Year Program After High School

How do you find the best gap year programs and opportunities for after high school? And how do you choose the best one for you? Knowing what is important can help you narrow down your search and make an informed decision.

3 Self Improvement Tips That Actually Matter

We are in the age of self improvement. There are hundreds of books filled with self help tips, many of which you can find on The New York Times “Best Sellers List”. People are eating healthier, exercising more, and overall, trying to live a better life. By focusing on your own self betterment, you are slowly changing how you see the world around you. Remember the old adage that change starts within. Knowing how to better yourself lets you become more compassionate, empathetic, loving, and have a more positive impact on society.

An Alternative Volunteer Opportunity for Teens

Volunteer work for teens can be hard to find, especially if you don’t know where to look. See our list of ideas for both before and after graduation.

Why study abroad? Top 10 Reasons

You may have heard that an increasing number of people are taking gap years after they graduate from high school and before starting college. So, why study abroad? This kind of travel abroad is important in helping you to learn, grow, and have vastly different experiences than would otherwise be possible, all at a relatively young age. Curious as to how it accomplishes this?

Quiz! Who will be your gap year BFF?

There are incredible people all over the world, you’ve just got to travel to find them! Answer these questions to discover who might become your new BFF on a gap year.

Quiz! What type of gap year should I take?

Quiz! Should I take a gap year?

Quiz! What’s your gap year personality?

Quiz! Which gap year celebrity are you?