How to Leave a Review About Your Gap Year Program

Anne Koenning Uncategorized
Something most returnees struggle with is feeling like nobody wants to hear about their amazing experiences abroad. Have you felt that way? Here’s a solution: talk to those who want to hear ALL about your experiences — future gap year students! The best way to connect with future gap year students is to write a review of your Carpe Diem program on , , , and/or… Read More

Black Lives Matter

Anne Koenning Portland Headquarters
Like many of you, we are experiencing immense anger and sadness for the suffering of Black people due to the systemic, institutional racism that continues to occur in our country. We condemn the racist policies, systemic racism and police brutality that led to the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, and countless others. We stand in solidarity with those who are protesting and those… Read More

How to Use Our Free Gap Year Planner 

Anne Koenning Gap Year Planning
Is this you?  You’re thinking about taking a gap year after high school or in college, so you start googling gap year ideas to find the best gap year programs, and what to do during your gap year to see what your options are.  Maybe you also take a look at the gap year travel programs on GoAbroad.com or GoOverseas.com, read program reviews, and talk with friends who’ve gone… Read More

3 Gap Year Program Questions & Answers

Anne Koenning Gap Year Planning
Deciding to take a gap year is a big decision! Now that you’ve started researching your many gap year options, you’re probably coming up with more questions than answers. If I had to guess, you’re probably wondering about things like how to get your parents on board, whether or not you want to earn college credit while abroad, how to pay for your gap year, and how to fit… Read More

Gap Year Advantages and Disadvantages

Anne Koenning Gap Year Planning
Thinking about taking a gap year after high school?  Or maybe you’ve started college and are wondering if participating in a college gap year program abroad is still something you want to do?  Perhaps you’re weighing your options between a gap travel program, gap year volunteering, gap semester programs or another experience, like study abroad? You’re not alone!  We meet students all the time who are interested in gap year… Read More

My Gap Year: 3 Students Share Their Gap Year Insights

Anne Koenning Gap Year Planning
Deciding to take a gap year after high school or during college is a big decision! That’s why we asked some of our gap semester program and Latitudes year alumni to share their experiences with you.    Introducing…Alex, Emily, and Patrick!    CDE: Hi, everyone! Let’s start with an easy question. In which gap program did you participate? Alex: Latitudes Year: South Pacific group semester, and FVP in San… Read More

Packing Tips for your Gap Year

Anne Koenning Gap Year Planning
Your semester is finally here! You’re leaving for your gap program in a few weeks and it’s time to start packing….but you don’t know where to start. You’re not alone – don’t worry! I find packing to be a pretty fun process but I know a lot of people would disagree with me. I can’t promise that packing for your gap year semester or year is going to be fun… Read More

Maya is together at LAX!

Anne Koenning Central America- MAYA
Dear Maya family and friends, We wanted to update you and let you know that the Fall 2019 Central America group has arrived and united at LAX. The group will go through security and then dive into a few introduction and orientation activities led by their Overseas Educators, Rachael and Matt. The group will then embark on their flight to Guatemala and we will update you once they have arrived… Read More

The Fall 2019 South America group is all together in Miami!

Anne Koenning South America- INTI
The SAM group is all together for the first time! They’ve all arrived safely to Miami, checked in for their flight to Ecuador and are getting ready to head through security. They are enjoying getting to know one another and are looking forward to the semester ahead. We wish them safe and easy travels tonight and will post another blog here once we receive word that they have arrived in… Read More