September 19, 2020
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By Sofia Today I embark on the first leg of my gap year—a 50 day excursion in the Southwest with Outward Bound. I woke up this morning, got a little misty-eyed saying goodbye to my family, pretty much cried saying...
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By Hannah I was always the kid who would stay up all night before any kind of trip. Whether a field trip with my school or a family vacation, the idea of going somewhere has always excited me. This time...
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By Sara When I made the decision back in May to join the Gap Year Program, I had grand aspirations and plans of working at a zoo, travelling the world, and learning a new language. While a global pandemic has...
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September 18, 2020
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By Leah Unpredictability will be a major theme this year for all of us, and I've already gotten my first taste of that in the form of a major change of plans this fall: originally I was going to be...
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By Christina I have worked at Botiwalla, an Indian street food restaurant, in Atlanta’s most famous food hall located in Ponce City Market for the past few months. I have learned a lot from working in a restaurant and wanted to...
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September 17, 2020
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By Kate Hey Everyone! [caption id="attachment_1517" align="alignright" width="458"] Rebecca Haile sharing her story at an event for the Haile-Manas Academy. If anyone is interested in learning more about her and her family, check out www.ethiopiaed.org![/caption] This month I’ve continued to...
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By Maya I used to dream of palm trees, sandy beaches and salty air. I used to dream of being surrounded by new languages and old cultures. For as long as I can remember my mind was in love with...
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September 2, 2020
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By Sami As my virtual high school experience came to a close in mid-May, I was preparing myself for what I thought would be the most uneventful summer of my life. Uncertainties regarding my gap year plans were all I...
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By Kayla The past six months have both raced and crawled by at the same time. Finishing senior year of high school and the last year at my ballet studio from home was unexpected, but I’m grateful to have spent more time with my family. It’s bittersweet to...
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September 1, 2020
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By Lhamo I have been in quarantine for almost half a year, yet it still feels like there is no end in sight. I’ve been fortunate enough to have not caught Coronavirus thus far (at least, I think so, because I had a terrible...
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