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Lydia Collins

21 Feb 2014 Alumni Post: 1 + 4

When I decided to attend Tufts in the spring of 2012, I simultaneously made another life-changing decision -- to not go to Tufts.  Right away, that is.  I deferred my admission until the following year and signed up to spend a year in Ecuador with...

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Bridge Year Program Overview | Global Citizen Year What do you actually do during a Global Citizen Year? Learn about our unique program experience and how a gap year can expand your world.

Getting the Most Out of Gap Year Travel Programs

A gap year volunteering or travel program can be the adventure of a lifetime. During that year, you transition from high school to college or a career while learning more about yourself and broadening your world. The best gap year programs can be a wonderful experience, and can provide more than just traveling alone. So which program should you choose?

At Global Citizen Year, we created this guide to help you see exactly how you can benefit from our bridge year program.

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Gap Year Programs for Teens

The number of options available for gap years are as plentiful as those for colleges or careers. Sure, they’ll allow you traveling opportunities, but do they all prepare you for college? Or a career? Or life?

Taking a “bridge year” with Global Citizen Year is the best option for you because it combines all of the fun with self­discovery and skill­building you need to thrive at college and in life.

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Global Gap Year Programs: The Steps to Getting Started

You're faced with a lot of choices for life after high school. With so many routes to take, which one is best for you? Global gap year programs are a wonderful way for post-high school students to explore the world and do something exciting yet meaningful before college, plus they help you develop life skills and a better understanding of yourself. Global Citizen Year's bridge year is a program that allows you to do more than just volunteer or study abroad. With a full eight months immersed in another country, working with locals and participating in the culture and customs, you leave with a wealth of real-world experiences to better equip you for college (and life).

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