Hawaiʻi Gap

05/21/2025

The Gap Year Association Blog features real stories and experiences from past gap year students. Read how others navigated this unique and exciting time!

The Gap Year Association is a community committed to advancing the gap year movement through standards of best practice, professional development, research, resources, and advocacy with the ultimate goal of empowering more people to access transformative gap year experiences.

01/29/2025

Thinking about or planning your gap year? This interview of a gap year alum and her mom is super valuable. Covers just about everything you might be wondering about. Great job, Gap Year Radio hosts Julia and Margo!
https://gapyearradiopodcast.com/abby-elena-student-and-parent-perspectives-on-gapping/

In our latest Gap Year Radio episode, Abby shares how taking on challenges—like learning to scuba dive or planning an entire road trip—set her up for success as a college student and aspiring aerospace engineer. Her mom, Elena, shares her perspective as a parent: how she researched programs, sup...

01/08/2025

Thinking about a gap year? Our gap year Planning Timeline can help!

Environmental Leadership program provides knowledge and skills to effectively communicate environmental issues in social, traditional media and creative media

01/08/2025

Wondering about how to fund your gap year? Check out our new Gap Year Funding page: hawaiigap.org/gapfunding.html

12/24/2024

11/25/2024

11/21/2024

Interested in Hawaii Gap? Check out our new FAQ page at https://hawaiigap.org/faq.html

10/21/2024

Learn about the Environmental Leadership gap program on Hawaiʻi Island as our director is interviewed on the fantastic SUSTAINABILITY AND THE SEA podcast.

"I wish I could go back and take this program." Gap years give young adults a chance to experience the world while building unforgettable memories before col...

10/17/2024

Just published! Learn all about our ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP gap program on Hawaiʻi Island with our new flipbook.

More questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Environmental Leadership is a gap program located on Hawaii Island for students ages 17-22 with a focus on sustainability, environmental challenges, solutions, and career opportunities.

09/25/2024

Gap year students: let’s go visit the largest volcano on the planet: Mauna Loa, Hawaii🌋 and better yet… learn how to protect it❤️

09/24/2024

Just because you're on a gap year doesn't mean you cannot vote! Register today and vote!

09/12/2024