text: If you’re about to undertake a gap year abroad, check to be sure your classes will transfer, preferably to your major. If you do decide to wait to study abroad until after starting college, it's helpful to study abroad early in your college career. This gives you more chances to take gen-ed courses that easily transfer.
  In my gap year studies abroad, I took a science course, an art course, a literature course, and history. Each one of these fulfilled a gen-ed requirement, and this meant I was able to stay on track to graduate early. Talking to an academic advisor at your school before you leave is a great idea.
  When I was planning my gap year abroad, I imagined myself living the life of glamour. I was going to take advantage of overnight trips, travel solo, and live it up. In reality, the constant go-go-go of travel is exhausting, and I didn’t find myself doing all of these things—which is totally okay.