Study in the USA Washington California Hawaii New Zealand & Australia
Experience the majesty of the Pacific Northwest from the summit of Mt. Rainier to the thriving art and music communities in Seattle – all a short trip from your new on-campus apartment. Study at an award-winning college boasting one of the largest international and diverse communities in the state. Walk under lush trees to class
GREEN RIVER
Community College
Auburn, Washington Spend three, six or nine months at Green River Community College
Embrace the relaxed California lifestyle and bask in the sunshine between the Pacific Ocean and mountains. Challenge yourself in the small class sizes at a top-rated American community college and winner of the prestigious Aspen Prize. Hear crashing waves from your desk
SANTA BARBARA
City College
Santa Barbara, California Spend nine months between Green River Community College and Santa Barbara City College
Delve into the multicultural atmosphere of one of the world’s most famous tropical islands. Enhance your knowledge with personalized instruction from attentive, highquality instructors. Do homework under a swaying palm tree
KAPI’OLANI
Community College
Honolulu, Hawaii Spend eight months between Green River Community College and Kapi’olani Community College
UNITEC University
Explore two countries packed full of epic adventures and natural wonders. World-renowned scholars take learning to a new level in the classroom and beyond.
Tour the island with your instructors
Auckland, New Zealand
UNIVERSITY of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia Spend ten months between the United States, Australia and New Zealand
Take a year to find yourself through Green River Community College’s Gap Year Program. There is no time like the present to experience different cultures, take enjoyable classes, and make friends from all over the world.
For me, Gap Year was a necessary step between high school and university. Through the flexible education system and the many clubs and activities I participated in, I was able to fully explore my interests. I received a holistic education through Gap Year. Max de Graaf The Netherlands Gap Year Traditional
FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY THROUGH AN ADAPTABLE PROGRAM
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY WITH THE BEST HELP POSSIBLE
Choosing what to study in college is a huge decision. The Gap Year program helps you answer the big questions, encouraging you to study a variety of subjects that will help you find your career path.
Your personal educational advisor will help you plan a unique course of study based on your academic interests, level of English proficiency, and your dreams and aspirations.
Choose your
ACADEMIC ADVENTURE I think the Gap Year program is perfect. I got to enjoy the beautiful California weather, improve my English, learn to live two different American lifestyles, and make new friends from all over the world.
Fall quarter at Green River and one semester in warm and sunny Hawaii was perfect for me. The friendly, positive and helpful students and staff welcomed me from the minute I arrived. I completely redefined my comfort zone.
Philipp Hahn Germany Green River to California
Maria Johansson Sweden Green River to Hawaii
SELECT WHERE YOU WANT TO STUDY
APPLY OR FIND OUT MORE TODAY!
Choose different locations to match your personality and fulfill your travel ambitions. Spend the first three months at Green River, and then attend college in California, Hawaii, or Australia and New Zealand.
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