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Gap Year Alumni Interview: Rebekah Lamb
Written by EF Gap Year

We sat down with Rebekah Lamb, EF Gap Semester Fall '18, to hear all about her gap year experience. On her EF Gap Semester, Rebekah…

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Gap Year Benefits
Written by Cindy Niu

These are the 3 biggest gap year benefits for recent grads and college students. It’s pretty wild that while the gap year has been around…

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Should I Take a Gap in the Fall of 2020?
Written by Rebecca Barr

Last week I hosted a webinar for students and parents who are rethinking their fall 2020 plans in light of the current situation. I have…

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Rising Seniors: 5 Must-Dos to Plan for Your Gap Experience
Written by Rebecca Barr

Use the summer before your senior year to get a jump-start on your gap year plans! From college applications to sports, AP exams to prom,…

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Why EF’s Gap Semester Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
Written by Sophie Tangel

After my first year of college, I couldn’t imagine going through the same experience for the next three years ​in a row​. I was already…

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It’s College Decision Time: Here Are 5 Good Reasons to Take a Gap Year Instead
Written by EF Gap Year

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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Lessons from the Road Less Traveled
Written by Hannah S.

I grew up believing there was a linear path that I needed to follow if I wanted to live a successful life. Thanks to my…

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Culture-Seekers, Foodies, and Fashionistas: Tokyo is Calling!
Written by EF Gap Year

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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A Study in Smiles
Written by Samantha D.

As a photographer, a traveler, and a curious mind, I had the opportunity of a lifetime: I got to travel the world for six months,…

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