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Based on past participants’ experiences, we’ve organized the common themes of learning, reflection, and growth by time period.
Capturing the growth journeys of our participants.

A gap year can be an important turning point for self-understanding and interpersonal growth. Forming relationships with people in a new environment and the process of understanding oneself more deeply personal growth and future social successcan have a positive impact.According to research, self-understanding and interpersonal skills play an important role in improving mental health, supporting emotional stability, and building successful relationships. , a 75-year study at Harvard concluded, "The quality of relationships is the single most important predictor of happiness and success." In other words, finding meaning in relationships with others and understanding yourself more deeply can help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. Through missions, you will come to know your own mind and learn and grow in relationships with others.Through these experiences, by the end of the gap year you will be more mature and confident.
1. Take time for self-understanding.
A gap year is a great opportunity to reflect on your life and goals.Alone time-take some alone time to examine your values, goals, strengths, and weaknesses.The process of getting to know yourself helps you better understand your potential for growth. The deeper your self-understanding becomes, the more understanding and empathy you will be able to show.
2. Learning from relationships with others
In relationships with others, what matters is communication and listening actively. It is the key to improving the quality of relationships, respecting others, and building trust. Through interpersonal relationships, you will experience greater satisfaction, social support and grow through the process of receiving it. During a gap year, interacting with a wide range of people gives you the opportunity to reflect on and improve your communication style.
3. Growing through relationships
By meeting with people from new environments, you can gain self-development and Interpersonal skills.Even if you encounter clashes or conflicts,you can turn them into learning opportunities,problem-solving skills. This emotional regulation ability and a cooperative attitude can be an opportunity to improve.
The Gap Year growth mission “Relationship Growth” is a mission that helps you understand yourself and others and build easier, deeper relationships. By following the provided missions, you will discover a new side of yourself, come to understand diverse people, and realize that your perspective on the world has broadened.
These missions may require small acts of courage or things you haven't considered before, but I believe you will gain far more than the courage they require. As you carry out the missions, create your own gap year!







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Mission tip!
1. Growth missions are missions carried out during your gap year.
2. The estimated duration of this mission is approximately 16 days, although it may vary depending on the participant’s local circumstances and mission choices. Make good use of your gap year and try it out.
3. Growth Mission + Growth Report-Among those who applied, if you complete 60% or more of the mission, you will receive a consultant-written personalized report.
(what you currently need, additional individual growth missions, extra insights about you, etc.)
Eligibility
- Any participant enrolled in a gap year program lasting more than one week is eligible to apply.
- Participants who want to take a step forward through missions
- Participants who want to become a better version of themselves
- Participants who want to try things they haven't done before
- Participants who want to make their gap year more special and fun
- Participants who want to keep a long-term record of their gap year
Notes
- This is a project that participants carry out themselves following the guide provided by Gap Year.
- Participants are personally responsible for mission execution and results. Korea Gap Year is not responsible.
- Missions are written with general tendencies in mind; if you find them too demanding or unsuitable, you are advised to skip them.
- This project is only available to participants who are actually taking part in an overseas Gap Year program.
- Copyright of the provided mission content belongs to Korea Gap Year; sharing or reediting it for others is prohibited and may result in legal penalties.
- Content and photos posted on your blog while carrying out Gap Year missions may be used by Korea Gap Year for promotion and marketing.
- By thoroughly reading this guide, the participant acknowledges that they fully understand its contents and will not hold Korea Gap Year legally or morally responsible in the future.
Take a step out of your comfort zone.
Challenge yourself for your own sake.
Feel complete freedom.
Be happy.