Blog — Denver Gap Year

Nathaniel Evans

The Five Biggest Myths About Taking A Gap Year

The Five Biggest Myths About Taking A Gap Year

While there are proven benefits attached to taking a gap year, less than 5% of the student population in the United States embrace the idea. Although the popularity of gap years are growing little by little, it appears that the various myths surrounding this non-traditional path are holding potential participants back. To make an informed decision about your future, you need to separate the facts from the myths.

How To Talk To Your Teenager About Taking A Gap Year

How To Talk To Your Teenager About Taking A Gap Year

Do you think a gap year could be good for your teenager after high school but you’re unsure of how to talk about it? Read this blog to get a sense about how your they could be feeling about it, pointers on what to say and resources to suggest.

There is a Gift

Do you recall receiving a gift the moment you took your first breath? A precise amount was given - no more, no less - and you’ve been entrusted to spend it however you see fit. It’s investable, has a notable ROI and can be budgeted based on preferences, needs and desires. And the harsh reality is, once spent, you’ll never get it back.

3 Reasons Why Denver Gap Year Has Chosen To Partner With A Children's Home in the Philippines.

3 Reasons Why Denver Gap Year Has Chosen To Partner With A Children's Home in the Philippines.

Why are we working with an international children’s home? Read more to learn our history with Children’s Garden, how we address the concerns about visiting an orphanage, and explain why we think a short term trip can be so beneficial for a young person. 


Who Are You?

Have you ever written a one page essay on the topic “Who Am I?” It isn’t the funnest paper to write. I remember being given that assignment and I ended up writing an entire paper on all the different places I have lived. I did not know who I was, and honestly, I did not see why it was so important at the time. Now, I see why we need to know who we are and I want to help people discover their true self.

So why is identity so important?

Colorado College Launches Gap Year Research Consortium

Colorado College Launches Gap Year Research Consortium

Learn about a brand new research center started by Colorado College in collaboration with Universities around America that will study the effects of a Gap Year.

Why Gap Matters.

“Father, I know you’re not done with me here yet. I want to walk alongside young men and woman as they make decisions to model their lives after you and not the world. As they chose to be awakened to real love in the Kingdom. I love being beside people in that process. I know you’re good and I ask to be led further on this path of growth. In your name I pray. Amen”

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