Executive Director, Reed Harwood, is the father of an 8 and 11 year old boys. In 4-7 years they will be of age for a Dragons program, should they be… Read More
A committed educator, Kim García-Meza has taught in San Francisco schools since 1989 and worked as a public school teacher in the Mission District for over a decade. In 2017,… Read More
Living with a local family is one of the most cherished aspects of the WTBD’s experience. While participants often love it, it’s also worth noting that students (and parents) can… Read More
Annika Paradise caught the travel bug young, devouring maps in the same way her peers did novels. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, and later as a student travel… Read More
Many colleges and universities are increasingly open to students taking a gap year, particularly before entering as freshmen, but it largely depends on the individual’s objectives and how they use… Read More
Many gap year programs recognize the financial barriers some participants may face and offer various forms of financial assistance to make their programs more accessible. Some forms of funding include… Read More
