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Author Spotlight: EF Gap Year
Hi there! We’re EF Gap Year. We believe that travel helps you become your best self. We love long trips abroad, living vicariously through our students’ adventures, and writing punny Instagram captions.
Articles written by EF Gap Year
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5 Reasons Why People Don’t Take Gap Years—and Why We Disagree
The gap year is gaining popularity, but it is still a fairly new concept and it can be difficult to shake your gap year fears, as it is difficult to...
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5 Tips for Blogging About Your Gap Year
You’re going on a gap year & you want a way to tell everyone what's going on repeating the same stories. Learn how blogging can help share your...
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A Brief History of the Gap Year
The term gap year is thrown around a lot. But the concept has actually been around for decades. Here is a brief history of who has taken a gap year...
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Culture-Seekers, Foodies, and Fashionistas: Tokyo is Calling!
EF Gap Year students who travel to Toyko, Japan can see, smell, and taste their way through the incredible history of this Eastern Asian landscape.
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It’s College Decision Time: Here Are 5 Good Reasons to Take a Gap Year Instead
You're deciding whether going to college or doing a gap year is the ideal next step. Find out why counselors support taking a gap year before college.
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Royal Treatment for Your Gap Year
Start your EF Gap Year in splendor at Ashridge House. Since its beginning in 1283, Ashridge has worn many hats: it was home to King Henry VIII, a...
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Common Gap Year Misconceptions (And Why They Aren’t True)
There's a lot to consider when it comes to taking a gap—and with that, a lot of apprehension, concern, and misinformation, which is why we're here to...
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Top 5 Reasons Guidance Counselors Recommend Gap Years
See the evidence that suggests taking a gap year actually improves a student's chance to succeed in both college and at life.