Your gap year celebrity is Yara Shahidi!
The star of Black-ish chose to defer from Harvard University in order to take a gap year first.
She’s made the most of her gap year by filming the new TV show Grown-ish and making an impact through her activism and social justice efforts.
What you and Yara Shahidi have in common
She says: “I have chosen to defer beginning my academic life at Harvard to do my best in representing my generation, via Grown-ish, and do a little more ‘growing into’ myself, as well. On the top of my agenda is to continue in the space of activism, particularly helping myself and my peers understand the power and importance of our voices and our votes.”
Like Yara Shahidi, you’re extremely driven and motivated to make an impact. You know that taking a meaningful gap year can put you a world ahead in terms of personal growth, perspective, and real-world experience.
If you want to make the most of college, a gap year is the way to start.
EXPERIENCE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
A GLOBAL CITIZEN YEAR FELLOW
Fellow / Ecuador
— Anna del Savio
I work with a group of indigenous artisans that make fair trade jewelry.…
Fellow / Brazil
— Amari Leigh
After my community garden apprenticeship, I like to hang out at the local waterfall with my friends.…
Fellow / Brazil
— Basil Wiering
I often hail a rickshaw into various parts of the city to meet friends and practice street photography.…
Fellow / Brazil
— Fernanda Tornell
I've developed my public speaking skills and encouraged hundreds of people to take care of our planet.…
Fellow / India
— Luciana Ribeiro da Silva
I apprentice with Teach For India and also volunteer with a non-profit working to end child marriage.…
Fellow / Ecuador
— Noah Hapke
I co-teach English classes at the school in my community.…
Fellow / Brazil
— Sarah Murray
My apprenticeship is at a school for people with disabilities where I help to lead gardening, games, and capoeira.…
Fellow / India
— Alana Poole
In the afternoons, I often go on home visits to meet my students' families and understand where they come from.…