Hi everyone! I’m super pumped to be taking on this journey and I’m so happy that you will be following me through it! I really want to take some time to answer a few questions that people usually ask me when I tell them about my plans for after I graduate.
Why am I doing this?
I have decided to participate in the World Race: Gap Year because I feel it is where God wants me. Before I even started college applications I had thought about taking a gap year. The more I thought about it the more I decided that if I did do a gap year that I wanted to travel and help others in some way rather than stay at home and work. I still toured colleges with my parents and I was pretty set that I would likely just go to college. It just didn’t seem like that was what I truly wanted to do. I started to do some research on different gap year programs and I knew that the 11 month world race existed. I looked into it and that is when I found the 9 month Gap Year Program. I checked the website almost everyday for two months waiting for the application to open and when it finally did, I started it as soon as I could. It ended up being the only application I actually finished and I knew that this is where I need to be.
Why even take a gap year?
I have no idea what I want to do with my life. I think that taking a gap year will allow me to get an idea of what I may want to do. What better time is there to take a break than after high school!
Why take a gap year with The World Race?
The World Race allows me to combine my love of travel and my love for God into one. I have always wanted to travel the world and what better reason to travel the world than to share the word of God in the process. It has always been a passion of mine to help those in need and show them love through acts of service.
How are you going to do with being away from your family for so long?
I am very close with my family. I tell them everything and we have a great relationship. It’s going to be very difficult to be away from them for so long but I know that I will still be able to talk to them. It will definitely take some adjusting.
How do your parents feel?
My parents are very excited that I have this opportunity and they can’t wait to see what I’ll do while I’m gone. However, they will miss me (nine months is a long time)!
How can I help?
There are two main systems of support that I need. First and foremost, I need prayer. Please pray that I will grow and learn, pray for my safety while I am gone and pray that I will continue to do God’s will as I move forward. I am also in the process of raising the money that will fund me as I go. I will be sure to keep everyone updated on specific fundraisers. If you do want to donate you can do so through this website, there is a donate button. Every dollar counts! 🙂
