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  • FIND YOURSELF

    I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.

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  • LOVE YOURSELF

    Nurture that pure spark that springs from deep within...

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  • PUSH YOURSELF

    When we are struggling, we are growing...


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Summer 2025 Solved. Let's do Europe!

By Ivey Patton • October 1, 2024
Ready to Travel Europe This Summer? Here's How You Can Start Your Journey with Confidence and Friends!

How to Write a College Deferral Letter

By Ivey Patton • September 24, 2024
How to Write a College Deferral Letter: A Guide for Students Taking a Gap Year with an example and sample letter and guidance around the process.

Are you a stressed out senior?

By Ivey Patton • February 23, 2024
The gift of time...a gap year is an excellent alternative

The Last Frontier Still Exists

By Ivey Patton • June 23, 2023
It's time to stake your claim

This family said NO to a gap year

By Ivey Patton • March 20, 2022
Have you made a life list yet?

July 2021 Update

By Ivey Patton • July 7, 2021
River Trekking, Walking the Camino, Road Trips and Pythons

What does a Gap Year Counselor do?

By Ivey Patton • February 24, 2021
We inspire a year of adventure and self discovery!

Is a gap year a good idea? Statistics say Yes!

By Ivey Patton • January 18, 2021
Deep wisdom from an 18 year old who isn't ready for college...
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