Gap Year Articles

The Unexpected Perks of Staying in a Hostel

Hostels have become more than just a cheap place to spend the night.

Why Recent College Grads Should Take Time to Travel

Just graduated college or graduating soon? Frustrated about job prospects? Isabel Eva Bohrer shares tips on a travel option that you may not have thought of. A RTW trip could enhance your resume and make you stand out to prospective employers.

“I’m Taking Off to See the World!” How to Tell Your Parents

Breaking the news that you’re going traveling can cause a parental freak out of epic proportions. By preparing answers to the most common questions you can downgrade your parents’ concern from panic to everyday worry. Jo Fitzsimons shows you how.

Gap Years for Every Student: How to Make the Most of the Opportunity

Jenn Miller discusses why students (and their parents) should consider a gap year between high school and college, and not just how to make it happen, but how to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

8 Reasons to Take a Gap Year

The reasons for taking a gap year – a travel break from school or work – can be many. Adam Seper offers eight of countless more reasons to take a break from normal life to pursue your travel dreams.

Continue Your Formal Education Through Travel

Introducing GAPYEAR30 and GAPYEAR30 for Parents. We’re here to help you plan your gap year, or support your child in doing so.

Why Graduating Seniors Shouldn’t Follow the Crowd

Americans have been pounded over the head from the get-go with the same life plan: Finish high school, go to college, graduate, get a job, retire, live the good life. Jenn Miller is here to discuss altering this pre-made plan that may not work for everyone.