Global U Gap Year for Christian Entreprenuers

I joined Global U with a strong faith-based upbringing and with a background in computer science. On this trip, I've learned how to apply the skills I have, and use them to make a real difference in this world. You'll learn by actually building your ideas from the ground up rather than from a standardized textbook. One of the coolest aspects of this trip is the amazing community you'll build and the invaluable network of mentors you will be equipped with! The lessons you will learn on this trip will change your life forever!

I graduated from one of the top universities in the country, graduated was a dual major, was a division 1 athlete for soccer, led a club, and was in a sorority. You can say I had a full college experience, and I loved it.

Yet, there was something about this experience that I can't even compare to. There are not many environments like this one - curated to grow you as a whole person (physically, professionally, and spiritually). Full of structure yet freedom. You learn and then actually do. Challenge. Growth. Community. Life. Discipline. Adventure. And more. I've learned that there is so much more. And that to me is invaluable. We stepped out of the norm. We engaged our curiosity. We asked questions. We wondered. We said why, why not? We were exposed to more. This year set the tone for my life.

I came into this program not knowing anything about computer science or entrepreneurship, but I was saying yes to God's calling for me. The staff and world-class mentors are amazing and I have learned so much just from the way they live their lives and sharing their experience in entrepreneurship. The community is like none other and I am walking away with life-long friends. Global U sets you up to be able to learn how to start something from the ground up and invite God into everything you do. They push you to be the best you can be in Christ while learning how to bring the kingdom of God here onto earth.

When I first heard about Global U, I was scared to commit(I planned to go to college). However, something about it I just couldn't shake. Well, I ended up following through to launch and the time ever since then has been the most valuable and integral of my life. I have learned full-stack web development, entrepreneurship, and business skills by DOING, and have been under top-tier mentorship. On top of it all, Global U is genuinely a Christ-centered community - seeking to bring the Kingdom of God into all aspects of life. I have been discipled by phenomenal coaches and my faith in the Lord has been cultivated in more ways than I know. You will have the best educational experience, gain true life-long friendships, and grow deeper in your faith than you thought you could go at Global U.