It’s hard to put into words the way people change from travel. The small moments where their perspective shifts, where they see outside of their… Read More »Reflection, Accountability & Creativity on a Gap Semester

“I definitely would have been fine if I went straight to college, but this experience developed me and helped me thrive in college in ways… Read More »ARCC Alum Family Talk Student & Parent Perspectives on Gapping

Brad Gillings joins ARCC bringing​ decades of industry experience and innovation. We are very happy to announce that Brad Gillings has joined the ARCC team!… Read More »Brad Gillings Joins ARCC

We held a photo contest this past summer to see which of our Trip Leaders could capture the best program moments. And the results are… Read More »Leader Photo Contest: Summer 2024

What signals the start of summer here at ARCC Programs? Our annual Staff Training of course! Every year we kick off our Staff Training with… Read More »Annual Staff Training: Summer 2024

The results of the GoOverseas 2023 Community Choice Awards are in and ARCC Gap is excited to announce that we have been recognized as a… Read More »ARCC Gap Wins 2023 “Best Support” Gap Year Award

“Experiential Education is a teaching philosophy that purposefully engages learners in direct experience and important self reflection to gain new skills, clarify values, develop character,… Read More »The Power of Experiential Education

Generation Z (Gen Z) — the name given to those born between 1997 and 2012 — is itching to travel after two years of mostly… Read More »5 Trends Gen Z Travelers Won’t Budge On

Deciding to take a gap year is an exciting and potentially daunting choice. You’ve chosen a different path than most of your peers and while… Read More »How Does Taking a Gap Year Affect My Financial Aid Status?

You’ve been giving this a lot of thought. You’re starting your senior (or junior) year and you just aren’t sure college is the next step… Read More »How to Talk to Your Parents About A Gap Year