Explore Europe, ignite your passions, and discover your path forward. The Pathfinder is perfect for hands-on learners looking to dip their toes into different things to figure out what might be next for them in life. Travel to seven countries and immerse yourself in their cultures, diving into subjects like environmental science, food, fashion, and more. You’ll return home with confidence in your direction and a passport packed with stamps.
Start this 10-week program in England for an orientation where you explore the city, get to know your cohort, and learn about global business and healthcare. Then, visit Normandy and Paris to see history come alive and discover France's rich art, architecture, and fashion scene. From there, visit Spain and Portugal to learn about sports culture and art/architecture. Head to Germany to jump into urban sustainability and history before romping through the mountains of Switzerland. End your program in Florence and Rome, Italy.
Flights & transportation: Round-trip flights and local transfers to each stop in your itinerary
Room & board: Your accommodations and some of your meals on the trip
Activities & workshops: Guided excursions and hands-on workshops with local experts
EF Global Support Network: One-on-one mentorship and 24/7 travel support before and during your program
Guided learning: Program leadership and direction by full-time EF Field Director and Student Life Coordinator
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I attended the EF Gap finder as a fresh college graduate and this program was everything I could've wished it could be. Although many of my fellow travelers were recent high school graduates, we all came from many different walks of life. This program was perfectly structured to ensure we saw the many highlights that the various European cities had to offer. From seeing the Northern Lights, to taking a cruise along the Seine river overlooking the Eiffel Tower, to tasting authentic Parmesan cheese in the Parma Region of Italy it was perfect. Not only did I learn so much about all of these amazing places, I made incredible lifelong friends who I continue to keep in touch with and am making plans to see again very soon. EF took care of everything so I could sit back and enjoy my trip knowing that everything would be taken care of. The trip was a perfect combination of structured activities and free days, in which you can spend how you choose, which included for me a trip to Stonehenge and a day trip to Dresden in Germany. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to travel, even if they had no real prior travel experience. I would relive my gap semester again in a heartbeat.