GRC Gap Year

Wouter de Bruin chose to do a 3 month Gap Study program at Green River College. He lived on campus at Campus Corner Apartments and took philosophy, sociology and criminal justice classes.

When asked about his time at GRC he said,

“I had a great time! I am looking forward to exploring the area a bit more before returning home for the holidays.”

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“My Gap Year was a really great experience. I had loads of fun and made friends with people from all over the world… If you are debating on whether to take a Gap Year, Green River is definitely a great place to go!”

Suzanne Jonkers
The Netherlands

Did you know that Kiki used to be a Gap Year student at Green River College? She loved it so much here that she stayed for her Associates. She then transferred to Minnesota State, Mankato and received her bachelors and masters in Communication. Afterwards, she went on to get her PhD at Arizona State in Communication.

What is her full circle moment? She is now teaching part-time at Green River College.

Kiki gives new meaning to “Once a Gator always a Gator”.

Hi everyone,

I plan to be in the Netherlands in September and I would love to get together with alumni on Friday, September 5th starting at 6PM. We will meet at our usual spot, in Utrecht - Il Pozzo.

Please RSVP (DM me here) so I can get an accurate count for the restaurant. I have already heard from some of you. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see you all again. Go Gators!🐊

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Naomi van Roon started at Green River College as a Gap Year student and ended up graduating with a
Bachelor’s in Applied Science in Forest Resource Management. She is now pursuing her Master’s at Central Washington and came to GRC to present her thesis today! Gator Proud!! 🐊

We were so pleased to welcome Jelle Draper to Green River College this week. Jelle is not only a Gap Year Alum but also helps us with marketing our programs in Europe. You may have met him at some of the fairs. He offers a unique perspective when it comes to promoting Green River College because he experienced it firsthand.

Mike McIntyre joined us in one of the photos. He was the original marketer for Europe and he pioneered international programs.

Other photos: L to R: Marc Milsten, Jelle Draper, Lansing Bryan

On Saturday, October 12th, twenty-two students, many of whom are on their academic Gap Year, joined us for our annual Bainbridge Island trip. We took the 35 minute ferry ride from Seattle to the island. Students were able to walk around, get lunch, explore the shops, the farmer’s market and sit by the water and relax. It was a beautiful day and the view on the way back was spectacular! We couldn’t have asked for better weather!! ⛴️🌞😊 #greenrivercollege #gapyear #takeagapyear #bainbridgeisland #seattleferry

Thank you to all the alumni and future students who came out for our annual alumni dinner in Utrecht! It was great to see everyone again and hear stories about how GRC made an impact on your lives!

You are welcome to visit anytime! Go Gators!! 🐊 💚


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Mark your calendars everyone for an iconic Pacific Northwest outing to Bainbridge Island - October 12th. We will leave campus at 9am and get back around 6pm.

This a fun day. Dress warmly and bring money for lunch.
Ferry ride is free if you are 18 and under.