There and Back Again: HMI Gap

One thing that I did a lot of this past semester on HMI Gap was walking. Walking from one campsite to another, walking around towns, even on layover days or days off there would be a day hike to do. So, if you want to do a semester where over half of your time is spent walking, in most cases with a fairly heavy backpack weighing you down, HMI Gap is most certainly the program you should sign up for. However, if you're seeking a program that offers opportunities and activities other than walking and talking or walking and admiring grand vistas, I would say HMI Gap is also the program for you. While you walk a lot, every other moment is spent developing important back country skills, refining leadership styles, and hanging out with a close knit and loving community. So yes, you'll do much walking when you take HMI Gap, but you will also learn many life skills and create memories that will last the rest of you're life, so it's not only worth the walk from A to B, but the time and investment as well.