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Gap Year

22 articles
EF Stories: Marta Verdía from Spain at EF San Diego
3 min read 3 min

A year abroad is an enriching and educational experience that will leave a lasting mark on you. Toda...

EF Stories: Eva Romero from Spain at EF New York
7 min read 7 min

One of the things that scares me the most in life is reaching the end and realizing that I haven'...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave
6 min read 6 min

Moving abroad, whether for a gap year, or a study abroad program, is one of the most interesting and...

Gap year guide to Europe
6 min read 6 min

A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting inter...

10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
4 min read 4 min

Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your b...

How to save for a gap year: 10 things to start with today
5 min read 5 min

If there is one piece of advice that I could offer to anyone, it would be to travel. Travel as much ...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
4 min read 4 min

Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes...

Gap Year Guide to Australia and New Zealand
6 min read 6 min

So you’re thinking of taking a gap year to explore Australia and New Zealand? Good on you – as the A...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
5 min read 5 min

A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amaz...

10 things you should know before moving to Malta
4 min read 4 min

Wanderlust starting to chip away at you? If you’ve been dreaming of a longer trip to a place where t...

Gap year guide to Asia
6 min read 6 min

Asia is the ultimate backpacking continent. It’s a region of striking contrasts that’s big on advent...

Mind the gap: Why it’s good to take some time off
5 min read 5 min

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald WalschTaking the step from high school ...