Gap Year

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 experience.

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.

A Gap Year at NOLS and The Wall Street Journal

Choose Chai Every Time

CollegiateTimes.com - Students participate in gap year more frequently