The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow, Nancy Alvarez Lopez. Never-ending boring routine. That has been my life for the past 18 years. Growing up in a small rural town my life has been uneventful. Go … Continued

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow, John Swinea. Throughout high school, I always felt like I was doing everything for anyone but myself. Striving to get good grades, trying to stay involved with my extracurriculars … Continued

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow, Sitao Lin.   My life is like a fairy tale, a poorly written one where the plot isn’t clear but at least there are tons of feelings and tension … Continued

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow Ayanna Phillips. I had mixed emotions upon first glance at the Global Gap Year Fellowship opportunity on Chapel Hill applications. I didn’t know whether the option was something I … Continued

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow, Violet Child-Lanning. The typical sufferer of Peter Pan Syndrome is described on the teletherapy platform Betterhelp as “someone…who does not want to enter adult life.” I consider myself incredibly … Continued

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow, McCarty Hudson. While in high school, I would often find myself at this beautiful, secluded spot by the lake. A two and a half mile run from my house, … Continued

The following blog post was written by Global Gap Year Fellow, Emma Lovelace. When I dreamt about my life after high school, I knew I needed a big change. I was tired, burnt-out, and desperately needed a break from the … Continued

The following post was written by Bridge Year Fellow, Tushar Varma. Over six months have passed since I began my bridge year. August seems like a distant memory, and I suppose that I want to keep all of the past … Continued