Gap Year

What is a “Gap Year”?

Students in the U.K., Australia, and Canada commonly take time off between high school and college to gain real-life experiences through travel, language immersion, community and conservation service programs, outdoor adventure, and professional internships. Now, U.S. students are catching on to the awesome advantages of a Gap Year. Below is a list of Gap Year programs/companies:

• Outward Bound 

• City Year 

• Bridgton Academy 

• The Woolman Semester 

• The Center for Interim Programs 

• AmeriCorps 

• Gap 360 

COST: Scholarships are sometimes available to students wishing to participate in these programs. Students must work with the program coordinator for details and specifics. 

• Outward Bound 

• City Year 

• Bridgton Academy 

• The Woolman Semester 

• The Center for Interim Programs 

• AmeriCorps 

• Gap 360 

Gap Year Association: A nonprofit membership community with a shared vision of making at least a semester of quality gap year time accessible to every high school graduate. 

EF Gap Year: A gap year program opportunity with over 50 years of experience in educational travel, language learning, and cultural exchange. 

Wheaton Warrenville South High School does not endorse any of the companies listed above. This is just a sampling of programs that students have previous utilized. Students and families must make the best decision based on their individual situation.