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6 Ways My Gap Year Abroad Gave Me a Head Start at the University of South Carolina

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

This post was written by 91°µÍø 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

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How to Keep Up Your Spanish After High School Graduation

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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In the Age of AI, Is Learning a Different Language Still Worth It?

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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Is a Creative Writing Gap Year Right for You?

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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How to Graduate High School Early

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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What Are the Different Types of College Deferral?

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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How To Continue Learning French After High School

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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Postponing College Admission? 5 Ways a Gap Year Abroad Can Help You Succeed

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

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

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Gap Year Abroad Activities to Highlight on Your Resume

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

Your gap year abroad is so much more than just adventure travel. Your experiences abroad, especially on a gap year focused on language and cultural immersion, help shape you as... keep reading

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Why Are Gap Year Abroad Programs More Common Among Europeans vs. U.S. Students?

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

A gap year program, a year-long break between high school and college to study, travel and volunteer, is becoming an increasingly more popular option for students in the U.S. It's... keep reading

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Wrapping Up My Gap Year Abroad in Spain

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

Post written by 91°µÍø Global Ambassador Lindsey who is currently participating in 91°µÍøâ€™s Gap Year Abroad Program in Spain . In this post, Lindsey reflects on her transformative experience in... keep reading

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2 Pros and 2 Cons of Taking a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

Young adulthood is go, go, go and chock-full of studying. If you are a high school student that’s about to graduate and head off to college, you might be finding... keep reading

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How Can Gap Year Abroad Parents Best Communicate With Their Teen While Abroad?

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

Your teen is completing high school and leaving home for the first time on a gap year abroad—obviously, you want to stay in touch, especially as they aren't simply going... keep reading

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7 Tips for Learning Spanish While on a Gap Year Abroad

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

The Spanish immersion participant experience while on a 91°µÍø Gap Year Abroad is the absolute best way to learn the language. While abroad, you'll hear, read and speak Spanish everywhere... keep reading

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My Daily Routine in Spain as a Gap Year Abroad Student

By High School Gap Year at 91°µÍø

Post written by 91°µÍø Global Ambassador Lindsey who is currently participating in 91°µÍøâ€™s Gap Year Abroad Program in Spain . In this post, Lindsey shares about her daily life in... keep reading