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## Connect About Your Gap Year

### Make an appointment to talk with the NOLS Gap Year Advisor

# Let's Talk about a NOLS Gap Year

| ![CSHeadshot-1](https://info.nols.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/CSHeadshot-1.png?width=109&height=118&name=CSHeadshot-1.png)   | ### Meet the NOLS Gap Year Advisor #### Carley Stein,  NOLS gap year advisor |
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A gap year is a time to experience a different way to live, learn new skills, and adapt to unfamiliar situations.

I’d be happy to help you through the process of figuring out your gap year goals and where NOLS could fit into your plans.

Fill out the form to setup a time to talk about your gap year plans.

### Email

[Send us an email](https://nols.edu/en/contact)

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[800-710-6657](tel:1+800-710-6657)  
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### Address

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