GROWING

‘I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my own ship.’ | Louisa May Alcott
Why should I take a gap year?
Do you feel burned out from the pressure of having worked overtime in order to get into “the right college”? Would you enjoy a community service project because it’s a good thing to do and a valuable experience, rather than just another bullet point on your college app? Would you like to start college with a clearer idea of why you’re there and where you’re headed afterward? Would you like a break in order to pursue your goals in a different way, in a new and stimulating environment?
Consider a gap year!

Why El Casal?
For 15 years, El Casal has offered an authentic gap year experience. By authentic we mean: we have just one, small, all-inclusive program, the one you’re reading about right now. We’re focused entirely on high school graduates who have been accepted to selective colleges. Taking a gap year means you’re about to take a giant step forward, one that will put you on the road to a better understanding of yourself and the wider world. El Casal helps you along that road.