3 Months of Outdoor Adventures

Being a part of HMI's Gap Semester was an incredible experience. It provided an excellent gateway to the natural world, environmental ethics and technical and social skills. With our small community of 12 students we had an amazing time and formed close bonds with each other; it is not easy to invest oneself emotionally to strangers on a very deep level, but it's definitely well worth it as it gives you an opportunity to really dive into the dynamics of forming communities.
I think this semester had a positive influence on me as I learned not only about environmental topics such as conservation, but also about myself and helped me get ready for my future by giving me time to think and reflect.
In all, it was definitely time well spent and I would highly recommend it to anyone.