Dear Luna,

What are some ways to spend a gap year between undergrad and grad school?

Rosa Roman

Hey Rosa,

It all depends on what you are looking for and/or what you want to do.

Many students decide to spend a year (or two) after college completing service projects.

AmeriCorps is a national organization that consists of several different sub-organizations for young adults interested in public service. One of AmeriCorps organizations, City Year, is a national program that affords 18-24 year olds the chance to serve in underprivileged schools.

The Peace Corps, founded in 1961 and run by the U.S. government, is another volunteer program that graduates flock to for a gap year.

Some recent college graduates decide to travel.

Gapyear.com is one site you can go to for help planning a gap year backpacking and traveling. Another resource is gooverseas.com.

There’s always the option of getting a part-time job or landing the elusive paid internship. Gapyear.com also has several projects listed that are geared toward those who wish to spend their gap year starting a business.

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide.

Sincerely,

Luna

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