How NOLS Helped Me Thrive After Dropping Out of College
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.
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.
Worried that a NOLS gap year expedition is beyond your reach in terms of timing, finances, or technical skills? Guess again!
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.
I’m normally apprehensive about opening up to people—so I was nervous when I showed up to a random bus stop three plane rides away from home for the start of mySemester in New Zealand. That day, I met nine strangers who would supposedly become my new best friends during the following 77 days in the mountains of New Zealand.
Claire found the new experiences and energy she needed to refresh from school on a Semester in Baja
Staff around NOLS share why they think it’s a good idea to get off the grid for a gap year.
The true value of a gap year isn't adding an impressive list of activities to your resume—it's about learning skills like leadership and ...
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.
Gap year parent Eugene Buchanan writes about his daughter's surprising decision to take a gap year.
Sometimes, school gets to start with a little adventure.
Any Year Can Be a Gap Year
Reasons to Take a Longer Trip
See where you should take your gap year with this quiz
See a breakdown of some helpful steps to help you plan for your gap year.
Learn things on an outdoor gap year that you never would in a traditional classroom.
A NOLS gap year student reflects on the homestay section of her Year in Patagonia course.
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NOLS grad Natalie Beittel reflects on why she chose to study abroad with NOLS on a semester in New Zealand and what she learned from her experience.
This parent shares what the gap year experience is like from a her perspective, and offers some great advice on why a gap year is a powerful learning ...
Lyda gains skills she needs to excel in college and life on a NOLS Gap Year