5 Myths About a NOLS Gap Year
Worried that a NOLS gap year expedition is beyond your reach in terms of timing, finances, or technical skills? Guess again!
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.
Claire found the new experiences and energy she needed to refresh from school on a Semester in Baja
The second week of my sophomore year of college, I walked into my 9:00 a.m. history class and asked myself, “What am I still doing here?”
I was doing what I'd always done: what was expected of me. I had graduated high school, chosen a college, and just chosen a major—journalism. I got good grades, had friends—on paper, I was a list of checked boxes.
At the same time, I felt my energy and creativity drain through the holes that the classroom grind had worn through me.
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.
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 study abroad with NOLS on a semester in New Zealand and what she learned from her experience.
What I Learned from My Child’s Gap Year [Interview]
Lyda gains skills she needs to excel in college and life on a NOLS Gap Year