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The COVID-19 Induced Gap Year Plan

With a fractured university experience looking more and more likely come the new academic year, many students are asking, “is this the kind of college experience worth paying full tuition for?” Taking a gap year doesn't have to mean pressing pause on your degree. Following this gap year plan might make this the most fulfilling year of your life!

Making the Most of Time in Isolation

With all of this new-found time on our hands while we're isolating from COVID-19, how will you choose to spend it? Rather than focusing on the negatives, I'm choosing to see this as an opportunity for growth. Take a look at some of my quarantine goals...

8 Skills You Can Learn to Earn Money Online

Working online looks like it’s going to become the new normal, and it’s only been accelerated by COVID-19. Whether you've lost your job or had your hours reduced, or if you're in need of extra cash, right now is the perfect time to acquire new skills that will allow you to make money online.

The Movement in Motion

Edumad Profiles

Day in the Life

Caitlin's day in Koh Phangan

Melissa's day in Chiang Mai

Fermin's day in Koh Phangan

Chris' day in Chiang Mai

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From US Citizen to Global Citizen

As U.S. citizens, all that we’ve known about our country and our identity will be absolutely shattered once we travel outside these borders and become a global citizen.

Mexico for Online Students

America’s tropical neighbor to the south has the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters to rival Bali and we’ve set our sights on the Riviera Maya shores of Playa del Carmen as the newest and hottest destination for our Edumads and digital nomads alike.

How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Travel Abroad

If you’re confronted with overbearing parents who are on the fence about allowing you to participate in an experience like ours, this is your playbook for those difficult conversations.

The Pros and Cons of Deferring the 2020-2021 School Year

If you expect your college experience to be significantly altered, and you’re considering deferring in favor of a gap year, these are the possible side effects of your decision, good and bad.

Lisbon for Online Students

Having long been considered a 2nd tier European city for tourists, the world is slowly starting to wake up to the beauty and vibrancy of Lisbon.

What is an Edumad?

ed·u·mad \ e-jə-ˈmad \: An Edumad is a student who chooses to combine online and/or experiential learning with world travel. No, you won’t find the word Edumad in the dictionary, not yet anyway. But as the creators of this word and the movement...

Chiang Mai for Online Students

Chiang Mai is the gateway to Thailand's rich cultural history, balancing old-world charm and first-world amenities, making it an ideal destination for online learners.

The COVID-19 Induced Gap Year Plan

With a fractured university experience looking more and more likely come the new academic year, many students are asking, “is this the kind of college experience worth paying full tuition for?” Taking a gap year doesn't have to mean pressing pause on your degree. Following this gap year plan might make this the most fulfilling year of your life!

Bali for Online Students

Bali can't be beat when it comes to finding the perfect location to work and play all year round. Learn all about the laidback island vibes that created the spiritual home Edumadic since our inception, perfectly suited for online learners who want to combine their education with world travel.

How to Budget for a Gap Year

The next installment in our Ultimate Guide to Planning a Gap Year series is all about budgeting. It's impossible to predict every single expense during extended traveling, but looking at the types of essential and non-essential spending will help you plan a baseline budget.

Do Your Actions Match Your Ambitions?

If you've ever had a big dream, what are the steps you've taken to make your dream a reality? Are you putting in the hard work, or waiting for success to land in your lap? Take a few minutes to consider whether your actions are matching your ambitions.

The Case for Positive Pessimism

The philosophy of positive pessimism is not an oxymoron. The idea is that by combining both of these outlooks, you'll have an extremely powerful mindset that can handle anything life throws your way. Let me explain...

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Gap Year

Interested in learning more about taking a gap year to travel and how to plan one on your own? The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Gap Year is breaking down the planning process in a series of blog posts over the next few weeks. Start your research now!

The Best Online Degree Search Engines

Looking to earn your degree online? In today’s academic world, there are so many online university options it's hard to know where to start. Check out some of the best online degree search engines that will help find the right degree program and school for you!

Making the Most of Time in Isolation

With all of this new-found time on our hands while we're isolating from COVID-19, how will you choose to spend it? Rather than focusing on the negatives, I'm choosing to see this as an opportunity for growth. Take a look at some of my quarantine goals...

12 of the Best Online Course Platforms

You have an abundance of choices between all of the online course platforms that have sprung up all over the internet in recent years. Some platforms serve a purpose for specific skills and courses, but many cover a vast array of interests. Here are 12 of the best platforms to consider:

8 Skills You Can Learn to Earn Money Online

Working online looks like it’s going to become the new normal, and it’s only been accelerated by COVID-19. Whether you've lost your job or had your hours reduced, or if you're in need of extra cash, right now is the perfect time to acquire new skills that will allow you to make money online.

How to Earn College Credit Online During Quarantine

College campuses have closed all across the U.S. and have been forced to adopt online education. Follow these steps to learn how to earn more college credit during the Coronavirus lockdown so you can still graduate on time, or sooner!

Coronavirus Killed College

How will Coronavirus affect the future of education? Everyone in the formal education system is now being educated 100% through the internet. This is the biggest study in online education that the world will ever see, and this is our prediction for the future.

Studying Online: How to Stay Productive During Quarantine

We’re currently undertaking the biggest experiment in distance learning in the history of education. Millions around the globe have been impacted by school and university closures because of COVID-19.

Life, Post-Edumad

Whether it’s been a few months or 2 years, you and your view of the world will have fundamentally changed.

How to Answer Part 2

Suffering from writer's block when you look at part 2 of our application? We got you! Here's a detailed description of what we're looking for in your response to each question.

What will I get out of an Edumadic Program?

I was having an email exchange with one of the applicants to our upcoming program. Lets call her Ellie. As all the best applicants do, Ellie asked some really thought provoking and testing questions....

30 Travel Hacks from 3 Years on the Road

October 31st marked 3 years since I packed my bag and set off to carry out my little experiment of combining online learning with world travel. Although I’ve been home sporadically since then, my existence has been pretty nomadic.....

Happen to Life

I was talking to a friend the other day about future plans, and something she said made me pause and think: “I trust that whatever happens is the right thing.” She’s not the first person I’ve heard say something like this. In fact, I’m sure I’ve said it myself....

Lessons from the first Edumadic Program

What we didn’t know was how best to combine those adventurous experiences with a great environment in which to study. This was the part that nobody had done before....

Life after Edumadic

I realized pretty quickly into this trip that “going back” to life as I knew it wasn’t an option; every person, place, and adventure that I encountered was rapidly changing how I viewed the world, myself, and how I wanted to live my life....

Reframing Risk

"There’s no risk when you go after a dream. There’s a tremendous amount of risk to playing it safe...."

The Edumadic Origin Story

The article that launched Edumadic back in 2016, when Edumadic was a glint in our Founder's eye!

From US Citizen to Global Citizen

As U.S. citizens, all that we’ve known about our country and our identity will be absolutely shattered once we travel outside these borders and become a global citizen.

Mexico for Online Students

America’s tropical neighbor to the south has the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters to rival Bali and we’ve set our sights on the Riviera Maya shores of Playa del Carmen as the newest and hottest destination for our Edumads and digital nomads alike.

How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Travel Abroad

If you’re confronted with overbearing parents who are on the fence about allowing you to participate in an experience like ours, this is your playbook for those difficult conversations.

Lisbon for Online Students

Having long been considered a 2nd tier European city for tourists, the world is slowly starting to wake up to the beauty and vibrancy of Lisbon.

Chiang Mai for Online Students

Chiang Mai is the gateway to Thailand's rich cultural history, balancing old-world charm and first-world amenities, making it an ideal destination for online learners.

Bali for Online Students

Bali can't be beat when it comes to finding the perfect location to work and play all year round. Learn all about the laidback island vibes that created the spiritual home Edumadic since our inception, perfectly suited for online learners who want to combine their education with world travel.

How to Budget for a Gap Year

The next installment in our Ultimate Guide to Planning a Gap Year series is all about budgeting. It's impossible to predict every single expense during extended traveling, but looking at the types of essential and non-essential spending will help you plan a baseline budget.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Gap Year

Interested in learning more about taking a gap year to travel and how to plan one on your own? The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Gap Year is breaking down the planning process in a series of blog posts over the next few weeks. Start your research now!

Life after Edumadic

I realized pretty quickly into this trip that “going back” to life as I knew it wasn’t an option; every person, place, and adventure that I encountered was rapidly changing how I viewed the world, myself, and how I wanted to live my life....

30 Travel Hacks from 3 Years on the Road

October 31st marked 3 years since I packed my bag and set off to carry out my little experiment of combining online learning with world travel. Although I’ve been home sporadically since then, my existence has been pretty nomadic.....

The Pros and Cons of Deferring the 2020-2021 School Year

If you expect your college experience to be significantly altered, and you’re considering deferring in favor of a gap year, these are the possible side effects of your decision, good and bad.

The COVID-19 Induced Gap Year Plan

With a fractured university experience looking more and more likely come the new academic year, many students are asking, “is this the kind of college experience worth paying full tuition for?” Taking a gap year doesn't have to mean pressing pause on your degree. Following this gap year plan might make this the most fulfilling year of your life!

The Edumadic Origin Story

The article that launched Edumadic back in 2016, when Edumadic was a glint in our Founder's eye!

The Best Online Degree Search Engines

Looking to earn your degree online? In today’s academic world, there are so many online university options it's hard to know where to start. Check out some of the best online degree search engines that will help find the right degree program and school for you!

12 of the Best Online Course Platforms

You have an abundance of choices between all of the online course platforms that have sprung up all over the internet in recent years. Some platforms serve a purpose for specific skills and courses, but many cover a vast array of interests. Here are 12 of the best platforms to consider:

8 Skills You Can Learn to Earn Money Online

Working online looks like it’s going to become the new normal, and it’s only been accelerated by COVID-19. Whether you've lost your job or had your hours reduced, or if you're in need of extra cash, right now is the perfect time to acquire new skills that will allow you to make money online.

Coronavirus Killed College

How will Coronavirus affect the future of education? Everyone in the formal education system is now being educated 100% through the internet. This is the biggest study in online education that the world will ever see, and this is our prediction for the future.

How to Earn College Credit Online During Quarantine

College campuses have closed all across the U.S. and have been forced to adopt online education. Follow these steps to learn how to earn more college credit during the Coronavirus lockdown so you can still graduate on time, or sooner!

Studying Online: How to Stay Productive During Quarantine

We’re currently undertaking the biggest experiment in distance learning in the history of education. Millions around the globe have been impacted by school and university closures because of COVID-19.

Lessons from the first Edumadic Program

What we didn’t know was how best to combine those adventurous experiences with a great environment in which to study. This was the part that nobody had done before....

Do Your Actions Match Your Ambitions?

If you've ever had a big dream, what are the steps you've taken to make your dream a reality? Are you putting in the hard work, or waiting for success to land in your lap? Take a few minutes to consider whether your actions are matching your ambitions.

The Case for Positive Pessimism

The philosophy of positive pessimism is not an oxymoron. The idea is that by combining both of these outlooks, you'll have an extremely powerful mindset that can handle anything life throws your way. Let me explain...

Making the Most of Time in Isolation

With all of this new-found time on our hands while we're isolating from COVID-19, how will you choose to spend it? Rather than focusing on the negatives, I'm choosing to see this as an opportunity for growth. Take a look at some of my quarantine goals...

Reframing Risk

"There’s no risk when you go after a dream. There’s a tremendous amount of risk to playing it safe...."

Happen to Life

I was talking to a friend the other day about future plans, and something she said made me pause and think: “I trust that whatever happens is the right thing.” She’s not the first person I’ve heard say something like this. In fact, I’m sure I’ve said it myself....

What will I get out of an Edumadic Program?

I was having an email exchange with one of the applicants to our upcoming program. Lets call her Ellie. As all the best applicants do, Ellie asked some really thought provoking and testing questions....

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