Category Archives: Gap Year Fellows

Ending my time in Portland at Tivnu: Building Justice feels bittersweet. I’m so content with the people I’ve met and the things I’ve experienced, but it feels scary and sad to have to move on. These past 9 months have been long, hard, meaningful, and action-packed. I just moved home and I already wish IContinue reading “Reflecting on my time in Portland”

Taking a gap year has easily been the best decision I have ever made. I made some of the most amazing friends, learned lots of new things about myself, and grew into a person that is almost unrecognizable. Throughout this year I have learned more about myself and my true passions than I ever haveContinue reading “Tips & What I’ve Learned”

Throughout my gap year, I have had many outstanding and remarkable experiences. One of my fondest experiences was working as an IT intern at a data management company. I remember waking up at the crack of dawn and talking with coworkers about what work must be completed that day. I enjoyed the working environment andContinue reading “My Gap Year and Future at Florida State University”

I have a couple tips for upcoming gap year students. Firstly, I find it to be most productive to set specific deadlines for tasks to be completed. Throughout my gap year experience, I have found that using deadlines is extremely useful in order to complete any task whether it be writing a blog post, earningContinue reading “New Gap Year Students”

I encountered an astonishing, creative and unique botanical garden called Phipps Conservatory. Phipps Conservatory is a breathtaking and extensive indoor and outdoor garden located in my hometown of Pittsburgh. While growing up in Pittsburgh, I used to meet my grandparents and other relatives at Phipps and, therefore, I have always associated the garden with pureContinue reading “Artistic Encounter”

Gap years are so much more than just time off school, an opportunity to get community service hours, obtain certifications, or travel. Don’t get me wrong, these things are crucial to make sure you don’t remain stagnant over the duration of the year. However, I believe the most beneficial use of time during this yearContinue reading “The Year of Finding You”

When I was planning my gap year, I thought I had it mapped out perfectly and knew exactly how it would relate to my career path. After talking with Mr. Oliver, doing more research, and being honest with myself, I completely changed the direction of my gap year and I am so grateful I did.Continue reading “Tips to Plan a Gap Year”

Since starting my gap year my mindset and goals have changed several times, which is very normal, but an underlying aspect that always stayed intact was the creative work I encountered. As I started my gap year, I planned to maintain a heavy influence of fashion and merchandising in my day-to-day activities. Marketing within itselfContinue reading “Getting Creative”

It took some time for me to solidify which piece of advice I wanted to write about. One year ago, I would have soaked up any and every piece of advice someone currently on their gap year would give me. I was so confused, unsure of myself and my plans, and stressed. I am luckyContinue reading “Advice from a New Me”

During my gap year, I can’t say that I have read any poems or gone to any art shows. However, I did listen to a lot of music. Music is art right? I’d say that the best album I have listened to this year has been Dawn Fm, by The Weeknd. Out of all theContinue reading “Art in my Life”