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Gap Year

17 articles
EF Stories: Marta Verdía from Spain at EF San Diego
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A year abroad is an enriching and educational experience that will leave a lasting mark on you. Today, we introduce you to Marta Verdía and her person...

EF Stories: Eva Romero from Spain at EF New York
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One of the things that scares me the most in life is reaching the end and realizing that I haven't truly lived, regretting not doing something bec...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave
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Moving abroad, whether for a gap year, or a study abroad program, is one of the most interesting and exciting things a person can do – but that’s not ...

Gap year guide to Europe
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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting international experience, or exploring the world one co...

10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
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Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your brain (yes, being bilingual really is better), grea...

How to save for a gap year: 10 things to start with today
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If there is one piece of advice that I could offer to anyone, it would be to travel. Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can....

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes to new cultures, exposes you to fantastic new cit...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
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A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, dur...

Gap year guide to Asia
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Asia is the ultimate backpacking continent. It’s a region of striking contrasts that’s big on adventure and full of jaw-dropping sights. From futurist...

3 reasons why I learned Spanish (and why you should too)
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“I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to my horse.”– Charles VSpanish is a passionate language that is reflected in the ...

Why a language course abroad is better than a year at school
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A great school with great teachers and engaged peers is one of the most important things in a young person’s life. But when it comes to languages, eve...

5 dream trips around the world. What’s yours?
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Picture packing your bags, grabbing your passport in a mad dash as you rush out of the door, hopping on a train headed to the airport and arriving at ...