“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, increase knowledge, and expand an individual’s capacity and intrinsic motivation… 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 remaining in place. In fact, Gen Z plans to spend… 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 you may not need to pick classes or decorate a… 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 for you. You want to travel, work, explore, and take… How to Talk to Your Parents About A Gap Year

As the parent of a gap year student, you have probably been tracking their journey through blog entries, photos, WhatsApp messages, and occasional phone or Facetime calls. This was your window into their life while… Questions to Ask Your Student When They Return from Their Gap Year

Torres del Paine National Park is a must-visit in Chilean Patagonia. Located in the southernmost region of Chile, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Torres del Paine offers some of the most stunning views imaginable in the… Perspective From the Field: A Journey Through the Famed W Trek

The sun is setting over a majestic landscape as the wind howls around our group. My legs ache from the steep climb to reach our glorious sunset vantage point. Having battled freezing temperatures and hundreds… Perspective from the Field: Tenting Arrangements

How I Discovered Birdwatching If you asked me a few years ago who I pictured “birders” to be, I likely would have described old retirees pouring out of an Audubon van to catch a glimpse… Perspective from the Field: Why I Hope All My Students Become Birders

High school summer travel programs are an experience of a lifetime for teens. They also provide a wealth of benefits. Our students immerse in new cultures, gain historical perspective, and lend a helpful hand on… High School Summer Travel Programs with Unique Destination

“We have learned that travel is one of the best ways for young people to grain perspective, broaden their horizons, become more independent, and learn more about themselves.” One of the biggest perks of working… Gap Alumni Spotlight: Cailey Newton, Tyler Armer & Maggie Dubus