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Childlike wonder in Mexico

December 10, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Simone McFarlane. Simone is spending the first part of her gap year in Mexico. I feel like I’m way more interesting on paper than in real life. When I say … Read more

Lessons from the Lavatory

December 2, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Sadie Allen. Sadie is spending the first part of her gap year in China. It was 9 PM on a Thursday night when I realized just how big of a … Read more

Pre-Departure: Stink Bug Got Home

October 30, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Sadie Allen. Sadie is spending the first part of her gap year in China. Halyomorpha Halys. The Black Marmorated Stink Bug. The Devil Returned to Earth. Call it what you … Read more

As Prepared As Possible

October 29, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Taylor Molina. Taylor is spending her gap year in Ecuador with Global Citizen Year. I like being prepared. I like knowing what is going to happen, what to bring, and what … Read more

On the Road to Seoul

October 29, 2019

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Sarah Duncan. She is volunteer with Justice for North Korea in Seoul, South Korea during the first half of her gap year. 3 connecting flights and 7,106 miles later, … Read more

Pre-Departure: Carolina in My Mind

August 29, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Angela Seo. Angela is spending her gap year in Ecuador with Global Citizen Year. Before I leave for Ecuador, I want to reflect on what I will miss about home. … Read more

Pre-Departure: Leaning into Fear

August 29, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Nya Patton. Nya is spending the first part of her gap year in Brazil working on rainforest conservation with Iracambi. As I sat down to begin this blog post, staring at … Read more

Pre-Departure: The Beginning

August 26, 2019

The following post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Jennifer Khang. Jennifer is spending her gap year in Ecuador with Global Citizen Year. Pre-departure already did not go as I planned. While packing, I realized that I cannot take … Read more