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07.17.19
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Why a Gap Year Should Be on Your Resume

I remember when I found out my freshman roommate had taken a gap year. I was struck with curiosity and wonder. One semester she sailed the Atlantic Ocean and another she backpacked in New Zealand. Most college freshmen are timid... READ MORE
06.11.19
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A Wilderness Expedition is the Education You Need

I’m a firm believer that education and adventure are both lifelong endeavors. The things that I continue to learn through the wilderness remain to be some of my greatest lessons, and they shape who I am at my core. Take... READ MORE
04.04.19
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5 Skills You’ll Gain from a Gap Year

Maybe you’re fresh out of high school or are taking time off to figure out your next move, and something is drawing you to experience something new, different and a little scary. For those who seek an unknown landscape, a... READ MORE
03.12.19
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Thinking About a Gap Year? Read This First.

Because honesty is an essential element of good writing, I’m going to start this entry with a confession: I was a traditional student. There it is. I was the most traditional of all the traditional students. I finished high school... READ MORE
01.29.19
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Is Pathfinder Right For Me?

A Pathfinder course is distinct from classic expeditions in several ways that are important to consider before you decide to sign up. Pathfinder courses offer the adventure and curriculum of a classic Outward Bound experience inside a larger framework that... READ MORE
01.16.19
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Uncertainty is the Expedition You Need to Take

I don’t know what to do with my life. Sound familiar? This is something we’ve all felt, no matter our age or stage in life. Whether you’re faced with the pressure of choosing a college major; you’re 30 and feel... READ MORE
11.20.18
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The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Outdoor Adventurer

It doesn’t always have to be stressful to buy gifts, especially when you’re buying something for a person with a bunch of outdoor hobbies. Here are some suggestions to get you started when looking for a gift for your favorite... READ MORE
10.09.18
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How Pathfinder Prepared This 21-Year-Old for College & Life

Maggie stood at the top of Mount Champion in Colorado, nearly halfway through a 30-day Pathfinder course. Looking at the land below, resting at 12,893 feet, she felt that for the first time in awhile, this was her chance at... READ MORE
05.19.17
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The Surprising Way to Use Your 529 Plan

May 29 is National 529 Plan Day. Unfortunately, you probably won’t get the day off from work. However, in honor of the holiday, let’s take a look at what a 529 Plan is and why you need one. What is... READ MORE
08.17.16
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Snapshot of an International Semester

From the lush and rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, to the exotic depths of central and south Florida, to the steep and glaciated peaks of Patagonia, students on the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida and Patagonia Leadership Semester spend 72 days honing leadership skills, practicing compassion, building... READ MORE