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Five Countries. One Yes. A Life That Will Never Look the Same.

World Race Gap Year isn’t just nine months of travel. It’s nine months of becoming. From August 28, 2026 to May 12, 2027, you’ll journey through Guatemala, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Eswatini. Five countries. Five cultures. Countless moments where God meets you right in the middle of it all. And somewhere along the way, you start to realize, you’re not the same person who left home. Guatemala: Where You Learn to See In Guatemala, beauty and brokenness exist side by side. You’ll meet families who have very little by the world’s standards but carry a depth of joy that doesn’t...

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Gap Year vs College: How to Know What’s Right for You

There’s a moment most students hit somewhere between junior year and graduation where the question starts to feel heavier than it used to: What’s next? For some, the answer feels obvious. College applications are in, plans are set, and the path looks clear. For others, there’s hesitation. Not because they don’t care about their future, but because they’re not sure the traditional route is the right first step. If you’ve found yourself asking whether you should go straight to college or take a gap year, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not behind. You’re actually asking a...

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Is the World Race Worth It? What You Gain Beyond the Experience

It’s a fair question. Because saying yes to the World Race isn’t small. It requires time, energy, fundraising, and a willingness to step into the unknown. You’re not just signing up for a trip. You’re choosing a season that will stretch you in ways you can’t fully predict. So naturally, you wonder: Is it actually worth it? Not just in the highlight-reel sense. But in the real, everyday, life-shaping kind of way. More Than What You Expect Most people start with a picture in mind: international travel, cross-cultural immersion, meaningful missions service, and life-changing stories. And...

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Journey School: A Gap Year That Launches You Into Calling

There are gap years… and then there are years that change the trajectory of your life. Journey School is the World Race’s Gapless Gap Year experience: an immersive, discipleship-driven study abroad and leadership development program designed for young adults (18-23) who want more than a pause between seasons. This is for those who want to grow, build, and step into their calling with clarity. No wasted time. No drifting. No compromising your faith. Just intentional growth – spiritually, practically, and globally. What Is Journey School? Journey School is a Christian study-abroad and...

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Southeast Asia Semester: Serving in Cambodia and Thailand

There are moments in life when stepping outside your routine opens your eyes to something bigger than yourself. A World Race Semester trip does exactly that. It creates space to grow in faith, serve alongside local communities, and experience how God is moving in different corners of the world. The World Race Southeast Asia Semesters trip is an opportunity to spend two months immersed in ministry and culture across Cambodia and Thailand. From June 1 to July 31, 2026, participants will travel to two countries rich in history, resilience, and spiritual opportunity, serving alongside local...

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Why Young Adults Are Choosing Christian Missions and How the World Race Meets the Moment

In a world full of noise, distraction, and surface-level connection, many young adults are craving something deeper. They want faith that’s lived. They want identity, purpose, community, and a chance to make a difference that actually matters. That’s one reason why Christian missions, and the World Race in particular, continue to draw young adults who are ready to move past the familiar and step into something transformative. Young Adults Say Missions Still Matter, But They Ask Big Questions Research shows that younger generations value missions work, but not without careful thought. A...

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