Adventure and Leadership Program: Semester Length, Fall and Spring Cohorts

Having been looking for an outdoorsy, social experience, this program met my expectations and more. Each week was filled with activities such as surfing, hiking, bushcraft, and exploring various towns and cities, with each being very enjoyable. There was something for everyone. that said, the best part for me was the tight-knit group. Being in such close quarters creates a strong social connection between everyone through exciting activities. As someone who didn’t quite feel prepared for college. I feel like Irish Gap Year gave me a social experience comparable to it but with far more exciting days and a beautiful backdrop in Bundoran. amazing experience would highly recommend it.

This program was awesome. We did so many great things from hiking steep mountains to driving boats for a scavenger hunt. The people here were so fun and the staff were great! This program is great for if you want to improve on social and leadership skills. The landscape here is so pretty and gorgeous. All the towns and cities are so vibrant and filled with life. We have so many chances to build our selves and make new friends either for just a moment or for life. I recommend this program for whoever loves Ireland and meet new people.

The Irish Gap Year program has equally challenged and supported me throughout the experience. It was a great introduction to the physical and mental challenges of hiking and all the other outdoor activities. The group and leaders were the best motivation through all of the outdoor activities and because of that group support everything we ever did was pure fun. Throughout the entire program I grew as a person and am leaving with a better sense of self. Leaving with more confidence and less fear has been extremely awarding and will help me accomplish my future goals.

When I first heard about Irish gap year, I knew I wanted to go. I knew I wanted to go months before, and I couldn’t wait to go. While my siblings were getting ready for college, I had Irish gap year to look forward to. I was still nervous about being away from my family for 3 months since I’ve never been away from them that long. But when I got there, I didn’t feel as homesick. There were so many activities that kept me busy, and they were all fun. I was able to get out of my comfort zone, and meet people I never would have met otherwise. Even though I’ll be leaving Ireland, I’ll have so many fond memories from my experience!

I would recommend everyone who graduates HS to do a gap year, and this is one of the best choices. If you participate with intent, you will have personal growth. It is a great time to think about yourself and your future.

Personally, I did not know what I wanted to do in my future. I’m accepted to a university (TCNJ) deferred for a year and figured out that I want to a trade school. I have noticed my maturity has increased, and my future more truly envisioned than ever. Not doing this program is your fault.

The program was amazing!! If you love the outdoors and going on adventures this program is for you. We did everything from surfing to rock climbing and hiking! Everyday was something different and each week brought different activities. You get to work with lots of different people living in Ireland for these activities. The leaders are great and very supportive, planning out the weeks and driving people to locations. The housing is nice and they do a great job with paring roommates. Overall an amazing experience!

The adventure and leadership was such an amazing opportunity I will forever be grateful for. The best 2.5 months of my life. Ireland is so beautiful and the people here are so friendly. Every week was packed with activities, things I never would’ve done back home: rock climbing, surfing, hiking mountains. The group got so close so fast, we all had so much fun. I am so glad I was able to do this before college. It’s brought me out of my shell and I will be talking about this for as long as I live.

At first, I was nervous about coming to Ireland. I was nervous about meeting everyone and settling in. But in the first day or so after we arrived, everyone started to bond and feel comfortable in their new home. Living together really brings people together quickly, and it did for everyone in our house. The adventure aspect was incredible, hiking some of the most beautiful mountains in the world, visiting small towns and major cities, and doing things we would never do in the states. So glad I did this. I’m pretty disappointed to leave everyone, but we all have contacts for eachother, and have promised to mostly keep in touch. If you want to really explore a country like Ireland in depth, this is the program to do so. After living here for three months, it really does become your home.