By living in and learning about 7
regions of the world with peers and
faculty, our scholars are conversant in different cultures, exposed to new ways
of understanding, and more prepared
for their careers ahead.
Chris Whittle
Founder and Executive Chairman.
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Today, cultural literacy means much more than just knowing where you’re from. Students
who have first-hand knowledge of the histories, cultures, and economies of multiple
regions are better prepared for our increasingly globalized world.
Data shows that students who take a structured year off after high school or during
college perform better at university — better grades, more leadership positions, and
stronger mental health. Be the student who can talk with confidence in seminars about
Brazil’s green economy or India’s political future.
Students who have experiences and networks in different parts of the world are poised to
have careers that will make a global impact. In interviews and essays, you will be able to
draw from a range of unique and transformative experiences.
There is perhaps no better time in a person’s life to study the world. When students are
entering college or at university, they are the most open to new ways of thinking, adapting,
and growing. This is a year to discover your interests and begin to find your way in the world.
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