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Backpacking the Vilcabamba Valley to Machu Picchu Alumni Trip: Inaugural Trip Reflection
An Interview with Kellsie Forbes, NOLS Alumni Trips Manager Where did the idea to create an alumni trip to explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu come from? Jorge Anhalzer, a NOLS instructor from Ecuador, and his friend Sam Husley, a NOLS instructor who lives in Peru, proposed it last year. It’s such a spectacular place. Most of our alumni…
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Interview with Sam Talucci
Interview with NOLS Alumni Trip leader, Sam Talucci
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NOLS Alumni Trips in Portugal: By the Numbers
Storks, sardines, and sand! A behind the scenes look at a recent Alumni trip: hiking Portugal's Fishermen's Trail.
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Why Take A Gap Year: 8 Gap Year Life Lessons
Asking yourself, "Why take a gap year?" NOLS has 8 answers to that question that will help you take the…
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“It’s a Pilot Trip”—Hiking in Croatia Trip Report
In early June, six NOLS Alumni, two NOLS Instructors, and one incredible local partner set forth on NOLS’ first hiking…
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Gap Year on a Budget: How to Find Affordable Gap Year Programs
Looking for affordable gap year programs? Here's how to find programs that offer incredible yet budget-friendly experiences and learning opportunities.
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Gap Year Abroad: The Best Destinations for Cultural Immersion
Yearning to dive deep into the heart of global cultures? Uncover the best destinations for an authentic cultural immersion during…
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Top 10 Resume Boosting Gap Year Ideas: A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Gap Year
Discover the 10 best gap year ideas to enhance your professional skill set, gain valuable experiences, and make your resume…
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What Gap Year Statistics Tell Us About The Impact of Gap Year Programs on College Success
Dive into gap year statistics to explore how a gap year fosters personal development, cultural immersion, academic momentum, and career…
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Avoiding The Crowds
NOLS Alumni trip explores new, less visited, route in Iceland.
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