Location
Multiple Locations +6
  • United States of America
    • San Francisco
  • India
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
  • Peru
  • Mexico
  • Tanzania
Length
26 - 52 weeks

Program Details

Activities
Hiking
Timeframe
Academic Year
Housing
Hostel
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
23

Pricing

Starting Price
24000
Price Details
Your Year On tuition includes:
- Accommodations & most meals during Explore and Focus
- 25 skill-building workshops
- One-on-one coaching and mentorship from coaches who are working professionals at companies like Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and Lyft

Financial assistance and payment plans are available. Please contact us at admissions@yearon.com
What's Included
Some Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Some Accommodation Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Some Meals Transportation Visa
Feb 14, 2023
Jun 19, 2018
28 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Year On is a multi-phase experiential learning program that combines the benefits of a traditional gap year with a focus on practical skill development. The program is divided into three phases: an immersive service-learning experience abroad, a skill-building and coaching-intensive module in San Francisco, and an interest-based project component.

Year On is for college bound students who want to focus on practical skills and personal effectiveness. Over the course of the program, students will create a portfolio of work that showcases their skills and abilities, put together a career road map, assemble a personal network, build a 21st century resume, and sharpen the skills and habits that will be a foundation for their success in college and beyond. Students emerge from Year On with the confidence, clarity, and direction they need move on to college and make the most of it.

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Program Highlights

  • Work with a personal coach to identify areas of interests, prioritize objectives, and follow through on goals
  • Immerse yourself into a new community abroad and make a meaningful contribution there through service learning
  • Know and understand your interests and potential career options, and develop a plan to pursue & investigate them
  • Learn skills not normally taught in high school such as project management, professional etiquette, negotiation, and overcoming rejection
  • Apply everything you have learned in a real world setting, such as completing an internship or taking on a personal project

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Program Reviews

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Agostina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Take a year on and transform your life.

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83 people found this review helpful.
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Vahimir
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Cohort

On the last day of launch, the entire cohort went to golden gate park where we bonded over our experience. We talked about how we regretted not spending more time together so I guess my advice would be to spend as much time with the people in your cohort as possible. Everyone has unique ideas and experience that they bring to the table and to not utilize each other would be kind of a waste. Learn to collaborate early on and you'll gain a lot more from the experience.

83 people found this review helpful.
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Andrew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Taking a Gap Year is a Must

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What would you improve about this program?
The voyage and the launch phase were great, but the internship and the project phase lacked guidance. I wish there had been more interaction between Uncollege and the fellows for the last two phases.
94 people found this review helpful.
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Alexander
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Learned a lot.

This gap year for me was a great way to get me into the entrepreneurial scene in SF, I have learned a lot through the struggles of starting my startup, F the Line (www.ftheline.com) and gaining momentum. Gabe helped me a lot, pushed me to do the things that I was hesitant about (something like going out and interviewing potential customers and strangers.)

I learned a lot from this gap year, made some lifelong friends, and will continue to work hard on F the Line. Thanks for all the help!

What would you improve about this program?
It would be nice if there was a little more interaction with Dale. We feel like we hardly know you despite being in the program for almost a year now. You're the one setting the example for us as unschoolers and we almost never see you during the course of the program.

For the more entrepreneurial fellows in the program would want to be introduced to more influential people and grow a bigger network. I think you guys have the network and we would love to be introduced to more people. At least I know I want that.
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Dawn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Gap Year Turnout

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What would you improve about this program?
I'd encourage Dale to participate more in any of the social aspects of the program: reviews, workshops, overseas skype calls, etc. I feel the fellows would be happier spending the money that they have on this program because the founder is willing to put in a bit more time from a busy schedule for all the individuals who are giving their whole year in his structured curriculum.
Otherwise, I think you guys should keep up the good work. :)
94 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

All gap years cost $19,000 for the entire year. You'll also need to factor in outside costs of your travels. Hope that helps!