The following post was written by Gap Year Fellow Viktoria Alston. Shibuya Crossing is considered the busiest crosswalk in the world. Thousands of people cross the intersection every day. Uniformed children giggle together as they walk to school; stern businessmen … Read more

The following post was written by Gap Year Fellow Viktoria Alston. Traveling alone is a liberating experience. From the moment I stepped off the plane in Peru, I was responsible for myself and only myself. I was completely alone for … Read more

The following post was written by Gap Year Fellow Viktoria Alston. The three essential things everyone needs for their gap year (besides their passport) are as follows: a towel, an adaptor, and a phrase book. These items can often be … Read more

The following post was written by Gap Year Fellow Viktoria Alston. If you asked six-year-old me what I wanted to be when I grow up, I’d say, “an adventurer.” Then you’d laugh, pat me on the head, and assume I’d … Read more