Pretty much every college you visit is going to offer a tour and information session. Tours and information sessions offer a lot of helpful information, but after a while, they can start to sound kind of similar. Sometimes, in order to get a more distinct understanding of each school, you need to step outside the […]
Thoughts on Taking a Gap Year
Thoughts on Taking a Gap Year Instead of heading to college this fall, some recently graduated seniors will take a gap year. Why? Some students simply need more than just a short summer vacation to recharge before heading off to college. Others choose to take a gap year because they have a strong non-academic interest, […]
Peace Corps
You might know someone who’s spent a year or two in Africa, South America, or Central Asia as a Peace Corps volunteer. Peace Corps volunteers are sent all over the world to assist communities with Education issues, Youth and Community Development, Agriculture, Public Health, and other areas of need. Peace Corps volunteers not only have […]