It comes down to what you make of it

I think ultimately, with gap year programs in general, it comes down to what you make of it. For that reason, I would recommend thinking about what is most important to you and what soft skills and hard skills you want to acquire. For me, it was connecting with inspiring peers that really helped me step outside my comfort zone and grow, but for you, it might be something else.

The past year has been a truly unique experience for me, as it has brought together many people from all over the world. First of all, we were able to form deep friendships within our community with people who may live on the other side of the world. Secondly, during our morning program, we were able to talk to experts from various fields who kindly shared their knowledge with us. All you had to do was take the initiative and start asking questions. Thirdly, you had the opportunity to strike up conversations with people you met in bars or cafés and talk about all kinds of things. I came into contact with many new ideas and perspectives. For me, it was the beginning of a journey that leads to understanding the different needs and challenges that people in other parts of the world face and recognizing how everything is connected.