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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.


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5 Reasons Why People Don't Take Gap Years—and Why We Disagree
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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,…

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5 Tips for Blogging About Your Gap Year
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So, you’re going on a gap year and you want a way to tell everyone–from your mom to your camp friends, to your weird uncle–everything…

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A Brief History of the Gap Year
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The term “gap year” is thrown around a lot these days, but it’s important to understand exactly what it is people are referring to. Unfortunately, when…

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Culture-Seekers, Foodies, and Fashionistas: Tokyo is Calling!
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Tokyo, Japan is home to 13 million people and over 30 million in the greater Tokyo area where EF Gap Year students can see, smell,…

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It’s College Decision Time: Here Are 5 Good Reasons to Take a Gap Year Instead
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Now is the time: you’re starting to hear back from colleges and thinking about your next big step toward the future. You’re lucky if you’ve…

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Royal Treatment for Your Gap Year
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Start your EF Gap Year in splendor at Ashridge House. Ashridge House is a lavish estate in the English country that has been home to…

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Common Gap Year Misconceptions (And Why They Aren't True)
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There's a lot to consider when it comes to taking a gap—and with that, a lot of apprehension, concern, and misinformation. At EF Gap Year,…

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Top 5 Reasons Guidance Counselors Recommend Gap Years
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Gap years between high school and college are commonly viewed as a rite of passage in countries around the globe, especially in Europe. Slowly, parents…

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