Solo travel can be invigorating, enlightening — and terribly lonely. Why not just “be friendly” and “say hi” to new people that you meet? Here’s why: because introducing yourself to a total stranger in a café (or bar, or party, or at a tourist attraction, or on public transport) can feel creepy, anxiety-provoking and awkward[…]
Want to take a gap year but not sure where to start? If you’re thinking about taking a gap year but are feeling a little overwhelmed at the idea of planning it, you’re not alone! It’s normal to struggle with the logistics of planning a major international adventure; especially if this is your first big[…]
It’s hard to let kids go, especially to do things that we have not done ourselves. If you took a gap year when you were young, then it’s likely that you able to see this adventure from your child’s perspective (maybe better than they are!) Even so, you have worries, it’s natural. If you haven’t[…]
If you are in high school, chances are you or someone you know is working with a college counselor to help them through the painstaking college application process. For students who need help deciding which schools to apply to or how to write a great essay or how to finance their college experience, this guidance[…]
Would you let someone take off driving on the Interstate if she hadn’t yet driven around the block? Of course not, because driving takes practice, right? So does developing the confidence to travel well and safely. It’s likely you started with riding a bike to the park, or school. You eventually they graduated to day[…]
We’re very excited to present our first blog post from a 2018 TAP Grant recipient. Quynh lives in Vietnam and is spending her gap year traveling in Southeast Asia and working with an independent learning center to further her education through travel. English is her second language, and rather than edit her words for standard[…]
You might have noticed that I’m a strong supporter of travel and education. The two are not mutually exclusive in my book. In fact, I would argue that travel is a richer experience for the depth that a proper education adds to a person’s ability to think, reason, and question regarding his experiences in the[…]
Did you know that the average price of a Gap Year program is $30,000 USD? What would you say if we told you that we’ve found a way to reduce that price by 60%? Now you can take a TAP GAP Year for $4995 a semester! Yes. Really. How is that possible? By combining forces[…]
Planning your Gap Year, it’s likely you’re thinking about all of the fun things you’ll be going to do, all of the exciting places you’re going to see and all of the adventures you’re going to have. We tend to think of a trip in the best possible light, focusing on all of the positives.[…]
My name is Janet Mwanyika. I’m 23 years old and I consider myself as a global citizen. I’ve lived in 4 different countries and I believe I am by-product of all these four magnificent places. This past May, I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in finance, but I’ve decided to take[…]