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Top 5 Reasons Why Parents Worry About Gap Years (and Why They Shouldn’t)
Written by EF Gap Year

There are many reasons why parents worry about sending their graduating seniors on gap year before college, but recent studies show that most of these…

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How to Choose Your Gap Year Program
Written by Rebecca Barr

Deciding to take a gap year—and choosing a program—are huge steps towards creating the life that you want. But sometimes deciding what to do on…

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Why Taking A Gap Year is More Important than Ever
Written by Rebecca Barr

The benefits of taking a gap year extend beyond the individual student. Students who take gap years go on to impact the world, and the…

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The Key to Applying to College After a Gap Year
Written by Mollie Welch

If your plan post-gap year is to continue on to college, then you’ll need to find time to get those applications in. You can apply…

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Should I Take A Gap Year?
Written by Mollie Welch

A gap year is a leap of faith. Will it be the best year or your life? Do the pros outweigh the cons? For many high…

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Gap Year Ideas for Every Type of Person
Written by Mollie Welch

There are so many incredible ways to spend your gap year, semester, or summer. In order to get a well-rounded, culturally rich education, you need…

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Taking a Gap Year Before Grad School
Written by Mollie Welch

The ultimate question: should you go straight to graduate school or take some time to figure out what you want? For people who have been…

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Here’s What To Do in a Gap Year
Written by Mollie Welch

If you’re thinking about taking a gap year after high school or during college, it can be daunting to figure out what kinds of activities would merit…

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Taking A Gap Year? Here’s What You Need to Know
Written by Mollie Welch

Senior year of high school can be intense. Mounting extra-curriculars, academic milestones, and college applications take up tons of time. The busyness of senior year…

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