Advice for Taking Time off School
Some things are best learned from outside a college classroom. So if you're thinking of taking some time off school to reflect and serve,...
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It's Never Too Late to Finish Your Degree
Most students feel pressure to go to college right after high school and finish in four years. When I graduated from high school seven...
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Taking a Quarantine-Inspired Year Off v. Staying in School
The question of whether to continue going to school or not has frequently crossed my mind and the minds of other students I know,...
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5 Reasons Why Solo Travel is the Best Decision You'll Ever Make
Deciding to travel alone for the first time can be daunting, especially as a woman. Here's why you should take the plunge anyway.
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What I Would Do If I Took a Gap Year
I am currently a sophomore in college, so I'm starting to consider what I want to do after I graduate. As of right now, law school is most...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Why I'm Taking (At Least) One Gap Year
I know I'm going to Grad school. Just not yet.
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Here's the Truth – Senior Year is Not Easy
Let me tell you, senioritis is a vicious cycle!
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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’...
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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...
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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...
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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:
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“You Made It, What’s Next?” – a Letter to Upcoming Graduates
What happens after the confetti settles?
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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...
