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How Taking a Gap Year Has Changed My Life
A Year of Discovery in Seville Hello! I’m Pluto, a gap year student studying abroad in Seville, Spain. I’ve been here for a few months already and I’m excited to... keep reading
Exploring Madrid While On My Gap Year Abroad
My Spanish Adventure Hello! I’m Pluto, a gap year student studying abroad in Seville, Spain. I’ve been here for a few months already and I’m excited to share my journey... keep reading
6 Ways My Gap Year Abroad Gave Me a Head Start at the University of South Carolina
This post was written by CIEE Global Navigator alum Maxine G. who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. She is now in college at the... keep reading
How to Keep Up Your Spanish After High School Graduation
You just spent years learning Spanish in high school! When your daily classes are over, you worry about losing everything you worked so hard to build. All that effort, just... keep reading
In the Age of AI, Is Learning a Different Language Still Worth It?
Here's what travel looks like in the age of AI. You're in a bustling street market overseas. You're trying to buy something delicious, but you're not quite sure what it... keep reading
Is a Creative Writing Gap Year Right for You?
Graduation is coming, and the future feels big—thrilling, uncertain, and rushing closer every day. Maybe you’ve planned your next steps, or maybe you’re still figuring things out. If you’re a... keep reading
How to Graduate High School Early
Graduating high school early can be a smart move for many reasons. Maybe you’ve excelled in advanced classes and realized you’re already on track to finish high school early. Perhaps... keep reading
What Are the Different Types of College Deferral?
If you're researching how to defer college to take a gap year, you may have come across two types of deferrals. One is deferral for a second review, which might... keep reading
How To Continue Learning French After High School
You just spent years studying French—now is not the time to stop! In fact, learning French after high school can be way more fun. Now that you’ve got the basics... keep reading
Postponing College Admission? 5 Ways a Gap Year Abroad Can Help You Succeed
If you’ve landed on this blog, chances are you’re already considering college deferment—but maybe you’re not entirely convinced it’s the right choice. Here’s the truth: there are plenty of legitimate... keep reading