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What is a Gap Year?

WHAT IS A GAP YEAR?

Did you know that Gap Year programs are not an American concept? They were actually started in Europe to help young adults prepare for their next stage of life, whether that be college or their career. Gap year programs are year-long, post-High School programs designed to prepare young adults for their next stage of life and offer students an opportunity to grow, mature, work, learn, explore, and travel. While Gap Year programs can focus on specific goals, talents, and skills, they are generally a non-academic experience in between two very academically rigorous experiences – High School and College.

CHOOSING A GAP YEAR

When you set off to choose a gap year, a world of questions might come to your mind, the main one being: ‘Which gap year is right for me or my student?’ All gap years are different, which means each one brings something unique to the table. We suggest following the Three C’s formula when making your decision: 

1. Character – Any program is only as good as the people they hire. The staff surrounding your student’s is huge! 

2. Cost – Is the program going to give you your money’s worth?

3. Curriculum – Does the Gap Year program provide all classroom time, all out-of-classroom time, or both? Are students able to apply their education to their everyday lives?

I found my faith here at Link Year! This year has been a complete 180 for me. I have grown in all areas, recognizing that alone I was capable of nothing, but in Christ I am made complete!
Dylan F.
Class of 2021

EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS
TO IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST

Link Year is a 8 month Foundational Biblical Gap Year Program designed to build a solid foundation within each student. This program is passionate about further developing strengths within each student that attends our program through unique gap year experiences

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