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Announcing: TeenLife’s 2018 Guide to Gap Programs!

Posted December 14, 2017, 1:00 pm by Marie Schwartz

High school can seem like a high-pressured race to get into college, and by graduation, some students just need a break or want to get out and explore the world...

American University Gap Program: Nicole Iannella

Posted December 11, 2017, 5:00 pm by TeenLife

Nicole Iannella spent her gap year with the American University Gap Year Program in Washington, D.C. Why did you choose to participate in a gap year program? I chose the...

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Gap Year: Samantha Whitlock

Posted December 11, 2017, 5:00 pm by TeenLife

I took the Environmental Sculpture class at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and it was one of the most enlightening art classes I’ve ever taken. Not only is...

Ocean Passages Gap Year Navigates Seas of Change in Cuba

Posted October 31, 2017, 12:00 pm by Greg Belanger

Historic change is underway in Cuba – and Maine-based Ocean Passages gap year program combines traditional hands-on sailing with a chance to experience this transformation along the island’s spectacular southern...

10 Essentials To Take on A Gap Year (and one not to)

Posted July 19, 2017, 8:00 pm by Nicolaus Jannasch

Are you considering a gap year? A little time away from school (for most students, the first time since kindergarten!) is a great opportunity to get outside the United States,...

How a Gap Year Can Connect With Your Spiritual Side

Posted April 27, 2017, 3:19 pm by Amy Anthony

For some students, a gap year is a chance to get in touch with their spiritual side or to learn more about their faith. There are several gap year programs...