Rock Climbing for Beginners: Learn Rock Climbing Basics with NOLS
Rock Climbing for Beginners with NOLS - Learn the basics and embrace personal growth, environmental stewardship, and leadership while climbing in ...
Rock Climbing for Beginners with NOLS - Learn the basics and embrace personal growth, environmental stewardship, and leadership while climbing in ...
Explore NOLS Outdoor Rock Climbing Courses, where you'll gain essential climbing skills, develop leadership abilities, foster environmental ...
Discover the best Gap Year Programs for Outdoor Enthusiasts! From East Africa's cultural immersion to the PNW's wilderness skill development, embark ...
Discover gap year benefits and get tips to support your child's gap year decision with insights from a parent's perspective.
When your child expresses interest in taking a gap year instead of attending college right after their high school graduation, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions.
Looking for affordable gap year programs? Here's how to find programs that offer incredible yet budget-friendly experiences and learning ...
Yearning to dive deep into the heart of global cultures? Uncover the best destinations for an authentic cultural immersion during your gap year ...
Explore the gap year pros and cons of solo vs. group programs to find the right balance for you between independence and shared experiences.
Discover the power of taking a gap year after high school—adventure, cultural immersion, and self-reflection highlight this transformative experience.
Discover the 10 best gap year ideas to enhance your professional skill set, gain valuable experiences, and make your resume stand out to future ...
Dive into gap year statistics to explore how a gap year fosters personal development, cultural immersion, academic momentum, and career success.
NOLS gap year expedition grad Luna Rosal gives insight into both the fun and challenges she experienced on a NOLS gap year.
Camper life comes with some challenges; however, it’s the most freeing thing I have experienced since my gap year, and I can’t recommend the ...
Out of the blue, a tip from an old mentor pointed me towards NOLS as an alternative, and maybe more fitting, way to continue my education.
5 Gap Year Myths Debunked - Worried that a NOLS gap year expedition is beyond your reach in terms of timing, finances, or technical skills? Guess ...
NOLS grad Alison Peterson shares how she developed deeper relationships with those around her on a Semester in Baja.
Tricia shares her story of a gap year filled with glacier walks, ABBA songs, and Kiwi slang on a Semester in New Zealand.
Claire found the new experiences and energy she needed to refresh from school on a Semester in Baja
NOLS staff share why they love off-grid gap years. Escape the routine and disconnect from the world by getting off the grid for a gap year.
The true value of a leadership gap year isn't adding an impressive list of activities to your resume—it's about developing valuable life skills.
A NOLS alum reflects on the life-changing experiences he had while hiking, kayaking, and sailing on a semester in Baja California, Mexico.
Here's what one grad did to prepare for her gap year expedition in Patagonia with NOLS.
We caught up with NOLS grad Bailey Barnes to learn more about the challenges—and fun—of a gap year, and how she made her gap year a reality.
Choose an outdoor gap year! Gap year parent Eugene Buchanan writes about his daughter's surprising decision to take a wilderness-based gap year.
Check out these top 5 gap year tips and discover the transformative power of outdoor gap year programs.
Best Time to Take a Gap Year: Discover how any year can be transformed into an impactful and transformative gap year.
Reasons to Take a Longer Trip
See where you should take your gap year with this quiz!
Not sure where to start with gap year planning? Check out these 8 steps to help you plan for your gap year.
An outdoor gap year teaches you things that you would never learn in a traditional classroom.
A NOLS gap year student reflects on the homestay section of her Year in Patagonia course.
How an Outdoor Enthusiast Managed Two Decades in the City [Interview with Curtis Bartosik, Part 1]
NOLS grad Natalie Beittel reflects on why she chose to travel to New Zealand for her study abroad semester with NOLS and what she learned from her ...
Should my child take a gap year? Gain insights from a parent's perspective and get great advice on why a gap year is a powerful learning tool.
During her NOLS Gap Year before college, Lydia gains the skills she needs to excel in college and life.