The Artist
You’ve got a unique worldview and the creativity to share it.
Whether you express yourself with photography, music, writing, painting, film, or poetry you’ll discover endless new sources of inspiration on your gap year.
Learn new cultural and artistic traditions, connect with people’s stories, and enjoy finally having more time to pursue your creativity.
Get inspired!
Maybe like, Ian Frank (Ecuador ‘15, Watson University), you’ll use footage from your gap year to create an award winning documentary about Kichwa culture in the Amazon. After his gap year, Ian’s continued his filmmaking at Watson University and across the world.
See Ian's Story
Creativity for a cause
Maybe like, Mandula van den Berg (India ‘16, Bard College Berlin) you’ll develop a community project using art to inform about domestic violence and even get some of your stories and illustrations published.
See Mandula's Story
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.…