Gap Semester Program enrolls second class

Earlier this month, 15 first-year students; Steve Morrison, coordinator of Gap Programs; and Rex Waters, dean of Student Development traveled to Wyoming to kick off the second Elon Gap Semester.

After arriving in Wyoming, the students took part in an orientation to the Gap Semester program and to the Elon community, including a ceremony where students received their Elon acorn signifying the beginning of their university experience.

Students will spend 24 days on a wilderness expedition focused on leadership, teamwork, outdoor skills, and environmental ethics with the National Outdoor Leadership School. After the students complete their NOLS course, they will see the country as they travel to four different U.S. cities to complete week-long service learning projects. Students will finish the semester in a 6-week study abroad homestay program in Costa Rica.