Interested in a New Travel Experience? Education First Has You Covered
Education First (EF) is a travel company that continually comes up in Google when searching for different travel experiences, whether it be...
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Volunteering: a life-changing experience
I spent 4 months volunteering as an English teacher and orientation coordinator in Vang Vieng, Laos (Southeast Asia). There is no doubt...
What I Learnt from Taking a Gap Year
It’s pretty intimidating having to decide what you want to do for your whole life and go into heaps of student debt straight out of high...
Fresher Tips: 6 Types of People You Are Guaranteed to Meet
One of the most exciting aspects of studying at a new university is the opportunity to meet new people and find yourself a group of...
Why I'm Taking (At Least) One Gap Year
I know I'm going to Grad school. Just not yet.
Here's the Truth – Senior Year is Not Easy
Let me tell you, senioritis is a vicious cycle!
The Truth About Becoming Fluent on Your Year Abroad
“Oh so you must be pretty fluent in (insert language)?” is a question every language student has been asked a thousand times, and one that’...
Why do we travel?
Travelling, backpacking, hiking to the North Pole, a year long cruise around the world… It has become more and more common for people to...
The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year
Taking a gap year can be an extremely difficult and scary decision. It comes with a lot of unknown charted area, which is something a lot...
Why I Took a Gap Year and What I Learned
Stepping out of my comfort zone by taking a gap year was the best decision I ever made, and here's why:
Why Taking a Gap Year is Literally the Best
Some people are scared that taking a gap year after they graduate from high school or undergraduate college will set them back a year...
Bridging The Gap: What A Gap Year Really Is Told By Someone Who Actually Took One
For a majority of high school students, their education is done with the long term goal of seeking a college education and hopefully...
It’s Totally Okay to Take a Semester Off and Here’s Why
All I’ve ever heard from friends and family was that taking a break from school is the worst thing you could ever do. “You’ll never go back...
“You Made It, What’s Next?” – a Letter to Upcoming Graduates
What happens after the confetti settles?
The Best Decision I Made Before Going To College
Location:Manhattan, New YorkUnited StatesSee map: Google MapsUSMost students go to University the fall after graduating high school. This is the most accustomed way to go about furthering your education...
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My Gap Year Experience
My Gap Year Experience Less than 48 hours after graduating high school in 2017, I was on a plane traveling to Austin, Texas to start my gap...
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5 Things I Learned While Living in Iceland
Last October, while on a gap year between high school and college, I had the opportunity to live with a family in Northern Iceland on a...
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Being A “Late” Freshman: The Transition From a Gap Year to University
When high schoolers start thinking about taking gap years there are many questions that rush into their minds. Can I afford it? Do I have a...
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3 Things I Learned While Living Abroad
For anyone considering taking a gap year, this is for you.
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Why Taking a Semester Off Was the Best Decision I've Ever Made
It's okay to take time off for your health...
