Where Should You Take Your Gap Year?

You belong in Alaska or the Canadian Yukon! You're looking for a horizon with no boundaries and miles of untouched wilderness to explore yourself on your gap year. Alaska and the Yukon are huge regions, so you'll have plenty of space to grow. Take a look at a NOLS Semester in Alaska and a Semester in the Yukon for a summer gap year experience!
https://www.nols.edu/courses/summer-semester-in-alaska/
https://www.nols.edu/courses/summer-semester-in-the-yukon/

You belong in Australia! The Outback is the perfect place to let your adventurous spirit soar on your gap year. Commune with unique wildlife and get to know just how huge the Outback is in the Land Down Under! Learn more about the NOLS Semester in Australia here.
https://www.nols.edu/courses/spring-semester-in-australia/

You belong in Tanzania! You can't wait to spend a gap year immersing yourself in a new place and culture, exploring the terrain of East Africa, learning about local traditions and lifestyles, and maybe even getting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro! Take a look at the NOLS Semester in East Africa to see how you can get away from the tourist track of luxury lodges and explore the real Tanzania.
https://www.nols.edu/courses/semester-in-east-africa/

You belong in India! You're looking for a gap year that takes you beyond the ordinary and immerses you in a completely new culture and landscape. You can't wait to explore the Himalaya, gain an appreciation for cultures different than your own, and start a lifetime of worldwide exploring. Learn more about the NOLS Semester in India here.
https://www.nols.edu/courses/fall-semester-in-india/

You belong in Mexico! You're ready to dive into a gap year on the coast of Baja California, a place defined by stunning blue waters, vibrant fishing villages where you can practice your Spanish, and incredible sea life. Explore Mexico's Baja Peninsula on the NOLS Semester in Baja!
http://www.nols.edu/courses/fall-semester-in-baja/

You belong in the Pacific Northwest! You know that you don't have to travel around the world to have an amazing gap year experience. You want to spend your gap year in the ethereal beauty of the region's pine forests and cliffs, getting to know the local moose and black bears while you do. Take a look at the NOLS Semester in the Pacific Northwest and the Pacific Northwest Spring Quarter.
http://www.nols.edu/courses/fall-semester-in-the-pacific-northwest/
https://www.nols.edu/courses/pacific-northwest-spring-quarter/

You belong in Patagonia! You want to explore a wilderness with no maps, immerse yourself in the lifeways of rural ranches, practice your language skills, and dive into all the world has to offer. Learn how you can explore remote Patagonia on a NOLS Semester or Year in Patagonia.
https://www.nols.edu/courses/fall-semester-in-patagonia/

You belong in the American Southwest! You're ready to spend your gap year seeing desert sunsets, exploring ancient ruins, and winding your way through echoing canyons as you learn about the United States' cultural history and one of its most unique landscapes. Check out the NOLS Semester in the Southwest and get your adventure started!
https://www.nols.edu/courses/fall-semester-in-the-southwest/