FIND PASSION.
SEEK ADVENTURE.
THERAPEUTIC GAP SEMESTER
The Point Puerto Rico is a one-of-a-kind, exclusive Therapeutic Gap Semester Program that supports young adults, 18-26 years old, who are searching for self-discovery through an experiential and adventure-based curriculum.
The Point will challenge young adult’s self-perceived limitations while providing them with a broader understanding of their personal capabilities, and their ability to succeed. Through this broadened perspective of life opportunities this cultural immersion experience helps young adults develop an increased sense of self competence and confidence.
DISCOVER.
LEARN.
THRIVE.
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Young adults at The Point will engage in excursions into the community for events, festivals, and adventures. Exploring the people, food, customs, and nature of Puerto Rico. Spanish language immersion.
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The young adults will participate in a wide variety of experiential opportunities including surfing, diving, sailing, and more. Gain mastery to become a peer instructor, feel confident, and have fun.
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The young adults will volunteer for service projects to aid in the hurricane relief effort and more. We hope to align service with career goals for an impressive resume builder while finding meaning in helping others.
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The Point provides support based on each young adults’ individual strengths.
We use each client’s individual strengths in order to promote internal capacity for self-confidence, executive functioning, self-identity development, and higher achievement in various aspects of personal, professional, and academic journeys.
Our hybrid model includes the components of a traditional gap year such as cultural immersion, experiential activities, and humanitarian efforts, and also includes additional support in personal development and wellness.
The hybrid model also provides a supportive environment for young adults to develop through our adventure based and experiential learning curriculum. Support is delivered by the leadership team that includes our Program Director, Director of Well-Being, and trained mentors.
We achieve our mission through a three phased program intentionally designed to meet the goals of each of young adult. Readiness for progression to each stage is decided by the leadership team in conjunction with the individual and family.
HOW IT WORKS
Staff Guided
The Point students will engage in the VIA Character Strengths Survey. This survey will help them develop awareness of their competencies. The competencies are then implemented through an experiential and adventure-based curriculum. This curriculum affords our young adults the ability to get to know themselves and their relationships with others through a cultural immersion opportunity like no other.
DISCOVERY PHASE
Student Directed-Staff Supported
Our young adults will choose individual competency in the areas of adventure, experiential, service and/or academia. An intentional and specific curriculum is crafted to develop oneself in the areas of professional and personal interest. By participating in internship/volunteering, college coursework (if applicable), certifications, and/or experiential trips/activities they will maintain exploration in their personal strengths, self-identity, and motivation through this cultural immersion lifestyle.
LEARNING PHASE
Student Directed-Staff Supported
Our young adults will create a long-term action plan based on their strength and skill development for a healthy and intentional transition into their next endeavor.
THRIVING PHASE
