Category Archives: Gap Year Fellows

Hello, I am Gavin Hessler, and I am from a small town in Florida called Plant City. Although I did well in school, I feel that the most defining thing in my life is the way I spend my free time. My best memories come from when I am free of the responsibilities in life.Continue reading “Hey! I’m Gavin!”

Hi. My name is Mahd Ahmad Fayyaz, an international applicant for FSU and the gap year program. Also, I live in Islamabad; the capital of Pakistan. Somethings about myself: I am quite shy and not very talkative (which my fellow gap year friends did pick up in the very first webinar xD;)), an aviation enthusiast,Continue reading “Hi! My name is Mahd!”

Hello, my name is Hugo and this is my story. I was born in Washington, D.C., but I have spent most of my childhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My home has shaped my perspective on life and how I view the world. I will always hold Pittsburgh close to my heart. After all, I was givenContinue reading “Hugo Davies: The Beginning”

(Submitted by Quin Roscoe June 29th) Hello! My name is Quinlan Roscoe, but everyone calls me Quin. I’m from Dartmouth, MA, which is about an hour south of Boston. There are many people in my town who never leave, which is why from a young age I’ve always been interested in travel. Fortunately, I have parentsContinue reading “Hey! I’m Quin!”

Hey, hi, hello! My name’s Julie and it’s great to to meet you! I’m from Brazil but I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and I wouldn’t change that for anything. Truly, it’s one of the most unique yet beautiful places in the world. Since I can remember I’ve always had my nose inContinue reading “Hello World!”

Greetings all. My name is Owen Jackson; I am a 17 year old British-American living in Tallahassee, Florida. I enjoy hiking, logic puzzles, woodcarving, traveling, thinking, drawing, braiding, problem solving, beekeeping and grammar. This is one of the better pictures I have taken, of one of my honeybees on a blood orange blossom. I amContinue reading “Introducing me, Owen Jackson”

Hello there, and welcome to my first official blog post! My name is Grace Hirshfeld, and I’m from Wesley Chapel, FL. I like to bake, write, and watch movies. I’ve lived in Florida for most of my life and I’m ready to try something new (in a new climate) for my gap year. Growing up,Continue reading “Hey! I’m Grace!”

Hi! I am Ivy Johnson and I am from Jacksonville Beach, Florida… kinda. I’ve made my way around the south as I have just recently moved to Florida from Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to Raleigh I lived in Atlanta, Georgia, but my true roots come from Wilmington, North Carolina. You could say i’ve adjusted toContinue reading “Hi! My name is Ivy!”

If I had to describe myself in a few sentences, it would go something like this… I have two sides: the quirky rule follower and the adventurous, carefree soul. Both of these sides are equally representative of me, and they emerge at different times. Sometimes I am shy, and want nothing more than to cuddleContinue reading ““Me,” Emma Sklar”