People often wonder if taking an alternative route like a gap year is the right choice for them. They are not sure if it’s worth the investment of time and money. But the truth can be found by listening to those that have attended gap years. Similar to the accounts below, the data and vast amount of testimonies by gap year graduates paints a clear picture of personal transformation and immense value.
These testimonies come from three graduates of a Christian Gap Year program in Texas I (Nate Evans) helped start and lead:
“Taking a gap year was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. It allowed me to step away from the worry of “What am I going to do with my life?”, and into “What is my life going to be about?”. My big revelation was the vastness of the love of God. Once I came face to face with that, I knew that is what my life was going to be about. I needed a time that was focused on figuring out who I was and my identity in God; to be able to realize that. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I hadn’t taken that gap year.”
Alana Leggett
“My gap year experience was a much needed interruption in my life. I spent that year 1,200 miles from home. It gave me the great experience of living in deep community with people from different backgrounds, theologies and world views. Plus spending almost every day committed to class on deeper theology and general life lessons about growing closer to God, made me a much stronger, wiser and more effective vessel for our amazing savior!”
Devin Sharick
“My time at my gap year was life changing. I had always been a Christian growing up but never had a deep connection with him myself, until I attended that Christian gap year. It was no longer about religion, but a relationship with my heavenly Father. I learned that He is my anchor in the storm and the peace in my heart. I came to understand the unconditional love & grace that he is forever covering me in.
I had a blast getting to meet friends that will forever be lifelong, creating countless memories, and finally developing a relationship with God. That’s what you call priceless.”
Alexandria Griggs