These entries from July’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments …
How Being Creative Can Pay for Your Trip Around the World
We all dream of travelling around the world, but how many of us actually go out there and do it? The secret is to do …
College Decisions Making You Feel Like Goldilocks?
If you are a high school senior, you’ve probably been listing the “lasts” you’ll experience this year: last football game, last study hall, last piece …
Get Skills Employers Want with a Gap Year
Google has a reputation for being one of America’s best workplaces: great salary and benefits, flexible work environments, and lots of time and space …
Adventure by Shivangi Dubey
The following was written for Germ’s May Writing Challenge. Adventure, The very word makes my heart pound with excitement. I feel a sense of breathlessness from …
Introduce Your Parents to Your Gap Year
If you are a new high school graduate, congratulations! You have reached a significant milestone. You’ve put in some tough years, and you have a good reason …
The World Is Your Classroom
Backpacking across Europe. Spending the year after high school graduation encumbered by nothing but a travel-worn pack and a map of exotic places. It’s a …
Gap Year: Why Should You Choose It?
While the idea of taking a gap year before college has been popular in other countries for years, students in the United States are steadily …
Got a Secret?
Shanna had a secret. I could see it every time my senior composition class talked about college preparation. She looked at her notebook, she looked …