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Gap Years That Make a Difference

Who said that a gap year had to be all about you? Whether it's volunteering in your home town or joining a world aid organization, here are some examples of gaps years that make a difference in others' lives...

Articles

A Helping Hand Leads to the Future
Marty Guise, now the president of the non-profit Lay Renewal Ministries in St. Louis, Missouri, was once a good student seized with doubts about the prospect of higher education. His solution? A gap year.

Learning to Bridge the Gap
While some people, especially those who have a clear picture of where they want to go in life, may be able to jump right from high school to college, and then into the career of their dreams, for others they need some time off to do some searching. The "gap year," as it's called, can help people define the rest of their lives.