The Interim Advantage & History

THE INTERIM ADVANTAGE

Founded in 1980, the Center for Interim Programs ("Interim") is the first and longest-running independent gap year counseling organization in the United States. At Interim we have always believed that the process of personal expansion and creative risk-taking is relevant to people of all ages, at any stage of life. Through our own personal explorations and professional experiences, we know first-hand that the perspective, knowledge, and skills gained through a well-planned gap year are critical to one's growth and identity, and as such are a tremendous complement to further personal, academic, and career pursuits.

Our counselors are accredited through the Gap Year Association, having demonstrated excellence in the field of gap year consulting and passed all required standards for ethical, responsible, and risk-managed placements in gap year education.

Holly Bull - President/Counselor

Kate Warren - Director of Research/Counselor

Walter Krieg - Technology Director

• We offer a free 90-minute consultation to anyone interested in gap time. 
• With a full-time researcher, we actively cultivate a network of over 7,000 opportunities worldwide.
• Our history of four decades of program relationships, site visits, ongoing research, and alumni feedback informs our high quality and personalized recommendations.

With over 50 combined years in the field of experiential and international education as gap year counselors, program directors, travelers, students, and parents, we have helped more than 8,900 individuals navigate their gap time. Our expert counselors are panel speakers at NACAC, HECA, IECA, NAFSA, GYA and high schools nationwide, and have been keynote speakers at the USA Gap Year Fairs since its inception in 2007. Our accredited Professional Gap Year Counselors through the Gap Year Association (GYA), have also served on the Board of Directors and Advisors for GYA. We have been interviewed for numerous articles, books, radio, and television shows covering the gap year, as listed in Interim In The News.

We are happy to provide references upon request. You may also enjoy reading how Interim has been a part of compelling Facts & Figures in support of gap time, as well as some of our student and parent Testimonials.

HISTORY

The Center for Interim Programs was originally founded in 1980 by the late Cornelius Bull whose career in academia spanned 28 years as teacher and headmaster. In his daily work with students, Cornelius saw the need for a complementary path of learning through hands-on, in-the-world experience. Prior to the advent of the Internet, he compiled a comprehensive database of unique program options, and the Center for Interim Programs was created as the first independent gap year counseling organization in the USA. Its purpose was to assist students in making a more effective transition from high school to college and for college students to evaluate what they wanted to achieve in their college careers and beyond.