by Julia | Dec 9, 2022 | On-Site Visits
About a year ago, my husband and I started plotting a mini-sabbatical. This is my un-trademarked term for a scouting trip that is longer than a typical vacation but short of pulling up stakes and moving. When we take mini-sabbaticals, they are typically about a month...
by Julia | Dec 15, 2018 | On-Site Visits
I spent a truly incredible 12 days traveling in South Africa this November, visiting program partners and learning about this amazing country. Atop Lion’s Head in Cape Town! Here are some visual highlights of my trip: Cheetahs taking a break after a big meal...
by Julia | Dec 6, 2017 | On-Site Visits, travel
As I’ve explained in previous posts, traveling and conducting in-person site visits are integral to my work as a gap year advisor. I put my major travels on hiatus in 2016 as I welcomed my second daughter, so when 2017 rolled around, I wanted to do something...
by Julia | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every year I like to plan a site visit to a new location. It’s important as an advisor to evaluate programs in-person and to flex those travel muscles! Site visits offer unparalleled insight into potential gap year opportunities. Plus, let’s be honest,...
by Julia | Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
People who know me and know my philosophy will tell you that the heart of my work at EnRoute is encouraging international volunteer work. While there are many worthwhile gap year pursuits, getting to experience another culture while volunteering adds a...
