Gap Year Ideas

Each year, we meet with students interested in taking a year or two between college and graduate school or a full-time job to become involved in a different kind of experience, gain skills, and develop a fresh perspective to help them focus on future careers.  Often, these opportunities include some kind of service, community involvement, or global experience. 

The links below can help you begin to search for a Gap Year Experience:

• The Gap Year - Search for volunteering, jobs, countries, and more.
• Back Door Jobs - Interesting adventure, service, and miscellaneous opportunities ranging from a few weeks to 2 or 3 years.
• Idealist (Action without Borders) - Excellent database of non-profit programs, internships, volunteer experiences, and full-time jobs.
• Peace Corps
• AmeriCorps
• Teach for America