<p>I’m a Princeton RD applicant, so it may be presumptuous for me to write this, but hey, just a heads-up to you guys.</p>
<p>Princeton is piloting a bridge-year program where students spend their freshman year abroad, serving the community. FA is available for students who qualify for Princeton’s FA program. There are locations all around the world, with varying areas of contribution.</p>
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<p>If I get into Princeton, I will definitely apply for the program in Peru. Anyone else interested in this program?</p>
<p>i think it’s a great program idea and it’s awesome that they’re putting it into action for our class. however, i don’t intend to take part. i’m in an unusual position in that i ended up gettin out of hs in 3 yrs and am currently on a gap year (or bridge year, w/e you wanna call it). it has definitely been an amazing experience and i hope that, in time, it becomes much more prevalent throughout the US. but, i think going back to school after spending 30 mo out of it might be a little difficult lol</p>
<p>I would love to go on one of these programs. Taking a gap year from academics has been on my mind since I was a sophomore, and taking the time to learn about the culture of another world community and doing charity work sounds like the perfect way to do something productive during that time off. </p>
<p>Do you know if you have to apply to the programs separately, or do they work with Princeton to get volunteers?</p>
Yes–in fact, all the chosen students will /start off/ with a briefing at Princeton, then head off to the respective countries. From the Princeton website, “The Bridge Year Program will begin in August with a pre-departure orientation at Princeton.”</p>
<p>In addition, here’s more details about the application process:
Princeton applicants for the class of 2013 are expected to learn of admissions decisions at the end of March. Applications for the Bridge Year Program will be due May 13, and students will be notified of placements by June 10. Students will be able to indicate preferred destinations on their applications, and those selected will be offered the chance to participate at a specific site.</p>
<p>First off, I just want to get into Princeton. With all my heart.</p>
<p>After that-- I TOTALLY would want to do the bridge year!! It sounds amazing. But I thought that there was going to be more of a selection of countries-- I would be most interested in Japan. Though I guess there are better service opportunities in Serbia, Peru, Ghana, and India…</p>
Anyone else interested in this program?</p>