Jake

By Jake At the beginning of my gap year, enrolling in an EMT course was one of the experiences I was most excited about. I expected to learn how to assess patients, treat injuries, and respond to emergencies. While I...

By Jake One of the most rewarding parts of my gap year has been volunteering at an elementary school for students with learning disabilities. At first I viewed this as merely an opportunity to give back - but it transformed...

By Jake At 6:00 a.m., New York City is still waking up, the streets in my neighborhood empty. I lace my running shoes, knowing that in a few hours I’ll be working with students at The Shefa School and later...