Gap Programs are typically taken from high school/senior year through university post-graduate years.
Offered year-round, during the summer, for a semester, or an academic year.
Universities will pay more attention to student applications when they see Gap Experiences. In fact, some of our Conexus students came to us when Harvard and Yale made their admission contingent on a Gap experience, even though some had traveled and lived abroad before. See this article from Harvard Admission: Considering a Gap Year | Harvard.
We congratulate our students and the parents who invested in their children’s education and future. Here are some of the positive feedback from our Conexus alumni commenting on their Gap experience and how it helped their transition into college much easier compared to other freshmen in our Reviews.
Felt “less stress” compared to their college peers
College life felt “comfortable” and “manageable”
Freshman Year felt “familiar, “similar” to what they experienced in their Gap Experience
“Managed” their time better
Noticed they were more “mature” in handling situations more responsibly
Depending on the country and the length of stay, students must meet foreign government requirements and deadlines before going abroad. It can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process, but we will guide you along the way to make it easier and less stressful.
What it entails:
Passport requirements
Visa Application, appointments, required documents
Government health and travel requirements
Police check
Financial paperwork
Registration abroad
Transportation, flights
Lodging/housing
Our ultimate intention is to ensure that your Gap immersive experience is the most positive and memorable one possible.
Personalized attention with a dedicated Visa Specialist
One-on-one meetings, as many as needed
24-7 availability whether in the USA or abroad
Return communication within 24 hours
Assistance with all the visa process and required documentation
Detailed checklist and written document of the entire process
Endorsement Letter from Conexus to the Consulate/Embassy
Communication on your behalf with all parties of your Gap Program (Consulate/Embassy, your school)
In addition, we have several organizational tools to make the process and transition easy for you:
In-Depth Orientation Meeting prior to your departure (to help you understand cultural differences and ensure a smoother transition)
Detailed Orientation Handbook (city and country-specific) with helpful tips and advice
What to Pack Packet (city and country-specific)
Foreign languages, the arts, culinary school, tourism, business, etc.
teaching English to children, building homes, work at an orphanage or school, organic farms, etc.
Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration, Environmental Protection, and Clean Energy Production
We can help you save time and help you avoid re-application!
