To travel for a Rustic Pathways Gap Year program, students must be high school graduates between the ages of 17 and 22 by the time their program begins.
Step 1: Enroll Online at a Gap Program Page
Enroll by clicking “Start Here” on the session dates for your gap program of choice and then you’ll receive a welcome letter and payment invoice within 24 hours. We’ll also work to schedule an enrollment call with you in the next two weeks.
Step 2: Speak With Our Gap Year Admissions Coordinator
During your enrollment call, we’ll discuss your gap year goals and answer any questions you or your family might have. After the call, we’ll figure out flight details and provide other travel information. Attend a pre-trip webinar a month before departure to ask any additional questions.
Step 3: Travel on One or More Gap Semesters
Explore new cultures, meet people from different backgrounds, share meaningful experiences, and return to school focused and ready to tackle the rest of your education.
Am I eligible to take a Gap Year?
To participate in any of our Gap Year programs, students must fulfill the following requirements. You must…
1. Be 17-22 years old.
2. Have graduated from high school or can provide official documentation from their high school stating that they have fulfilled all graduation requirements.
3. Not require regular therapy or psychiatric consultations during programs.
4. Not be legally adjudicated or on probation.
5. Read, understand, and follow written and verbal instruction given by our staff and activity providers in English.
6. Openly and constructively communicate with program staff and fellow students.
7. Self-manage personal health and wellbeing, including medication or medical treatment, nutrition, allergies, hydration, and emotions.
8. Exercise tolerance and respect toward people of various cultures, religions, ethnicities, genders, and nationalities.
9. Cope with various environmental challenges such as heat, cold, altitude, precipitation, dust, insects, and other elements specific to each program.
10. Independently assess conditions, identify hazards, and act appropriately to avoid danger.