Gap Year Abroad Blog
How I Adjusted to Spanish Life During My Gap Year in Spain
Maxine G., a CIEE Global Navigator alum, shares her transformative experience during her Gap Year Abroad program in Sevilla, Spain. Initially nervous about adjusting to a new culture, she quickly adapted to Spanish customs, such as the lively social scene and unique mealtimes. She highlights the joy of outdoor dining, the significance of the Spanish siesta, and the difference in meal schedules, noting that lunch is the largest meal, typically enjoyed around 2 or 3 PM, and dinner is served late. Maxine reflects on how these cultural differences enriched her understanding of Spain, making her gap year a life-changing adventure that broadened her perspective.
Why a Gap Year Abroad Is the Perfect Next Step for Your Teen
If you have a teenager getting ready to graduate high school, you may have heard of the idea of a "gap year" and have questions about it. A gap year... keep reading
How Do Visas Work When Studying Abroad for a Gap Year?
One of the major hurdles for students contemplating studying abroad for a gap year can be the visa process. Most gap year semester programs do not require a visa, however... keep reading
Discoveries within the Daily Life of Kyoto
If you’re here, you’re looking right at the immersive program at CIEE. Maybe you have questions: What will life be like? What to expect, what to be aware of, and... keep reading
The GAP Program in Berlin: The experience of Henrik Rauch
We are always looking to hear how the experience of our students has been no matter which program they did. That’s why we take time to listen them and get... keep reading
Taking a GAP Year in Japan
Post submitted by Emma C, Gap Year in Japan '23 When I was 13 years old, I decided I wanted to study abroad. I had visited a museum that featured... keep reading
Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Gap Year
Thinking about taking a gap year abroad? You may have a lot of questions varying from cost to length of time, and even where to go. Big decisions can be... keep reading
CIEE's Climate Warriors
Climate change is among the biggest concerns threatening Monteverde’s famously rich ecosystems. Due to rising global temperatures, the timing, strength, and frequency of cloud cover and rainfall is becoming increasingly... keep reading
GAP & HSA: palaces & gastronomy in Écija & Osuna, Sevilla
Our GAP and HSA students got to visit these wonderful towns before they departed back to the States. Ecija is known as the City of Towers. Located in the centre... keep reading
It´s not goodbye, it´s hasta luego
Our GAP program ended last week and althought we are sad to see our participants go, we are extremelly happy to have been able to offer a program that offers... keep reading
Judaism in Toulouse
For about a year before leaving for Toulouse, I studied Hebrew and Judaism mostly through Zoom with a private tutor and another student close to my age. In our last... keep reading
Exploring medieval castles in Sevilla
Our GAP students got the opportunity to explore two of the most important towns in the province of Seville: Alcalá de Guadaira and Utrera. Alcalá’s castle is the result of... keep reading
My Homestay Experience
In the months leading up to my departure for Toulouse, my mom and friends told me that speaking French everyday with my host family would be the best way to... keep reading
Make your own Spanish tile
See our GAP students in a typical poterry workshop where they get the chance to design and paint their own Spanish tile. Images speak for themself. Which colors would you... keep reading
This could be you!
Our GAP participants get to enjoy two activities per week. These activities can go from a varity of choices: cooking class, exploring museums, visiting churches, learning the rich history of... keep reading