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Butler
"My gap year didn't just change my life — it showed me a gap in an entire industry."
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André Visser
Africa & International · 2023
Participant Stories
Real South Africans,
Real Experiences
From Johannesburg to New York, Cape Town to the Swiss Alps — here is what gap year actually looks like.
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Au Pair
"Through rematches, a pandemic, and three countries — this program showed me who I really am."
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Leah Thema
USA, Netherlands, Luxembourg · 2019–2022
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Cruise Ship
"I went looking for adventure and found a career. Royal Caribbean changed everything."
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Luan Du Plessis
International Waters · 2023
Au Pair
"I signed up to care for children. I ended up learning what compassion really means."
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Danielle B.
USA · 2023
Cruise Ship
"I thought I was done with working abroad. Then Carnival called, and I said yes again."
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Lientjie Joubert
International · 2023
Digital Nomad
"At 23 I decided routine wasn't for me. One solo trip later, I've never looked back."
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Marika
Middle East · 2024