Hello everyone! My name is Ella, and I’m from New York City. I initially chose to take a gap year to fully
recover from Long-COVID, but this year has since grown into an opportunity for reflection, exploration, and service.
I’ll begin at the Seguinland Institute in Maine, spending the fall semester immersed in mindfulness, creativity, and nature. In December, I’ll attend a 3-week yoga teacher training program, then spend the holidays with family. After some time spent in NYC, I’m traveling to Paris to visit a friend. From there, my plans are open-ended—perhaps volunteering at the Syros Cat Sanctuary in Greece or joining another type of abroad program. After that, I hope to walk part of the Camino de Santiago from Portugal into Spain. In May, I’ll return home to celebrate my sister’s graduation. Lastly, I’ll spend the summer volunteering at Mount Sinai Hospital, where I was once a patient, giving back to the community that supported me.
I am beyond excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to share pieces of my journey with you all
throughout the year!
