About this Event
Discover global opportunities
Exploring a gap year, semester abroad, or summer program for yourself or your student?
The Philadelphia Global Opportunities Fair (formerly the Philadelphia USA Gap Year Fair) brings programs from around the world together in one place.
Explore pathways including
- Gap year programs
- Study abroad programs
- Internships
- Work and travel programs
- Summer and teen travel programs
- Volunteer abroad opportunities
- Language immersion and cultural exchange
Past exhibitors include programs like NOLS, Outward Bound, Where There Be Dragons, Dynamy Internship Year, Seamester at Sea, and many more.
Open to students, families, counselors, and educators. Eligible attendees can also apply for our $5,000 GO Fairs Scholarship to fund their program!
Come with questions, and leave with practical answers and a clearer idea of what comes next.
Why attend?
- Meet the people behind the programs. Talk with staff and alumni who’ve been there.
- Find options you didn’t know existed. Many great programs never show up in a typical search.
- Compare side by side. See costs, destinations, dates, and program options in one room.
- Get real answers. Ask about safety, supervision, academic credit, and how it fits with college or career plans.
- Explore funding. Learn about scholarships, financial aid, and ways to make it affordable.
- Walk out with a plan, not just a stack of brochures.
Who is this event for?
- High school students considering a gap year, semester, or summer abroad
- College students exploring study abroad, internships, or work abroad
- Parents and families who want to understand the options
- Counselors and educators supporting students’ next steps
Reserve your free ticket today.
The Global Opportunities Fairs, formerly USA Gap Year Fairs, are presented by Go Overseas, a trusted community for discovering and reviewing meaningful programs abroad.
Discover funding opportunities and scholarships
Get guidance from industry experts and accredited counselors
Make meaningful connections, get questions answered, and find your path!
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Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Introductory Presentation
Info: Kick things off with a short info session led by an expert in gap years and global programs. Get ideas for choosing the right program, what to expect on cost, where to find funding and scholarships, and how time abroad fits into college and career plans.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Global Opportunities Fair
Info: Explore tables from gap year, study abroad, internship, work and travel, summer, and volunteer programs. Meet the people behind the programs, hear from alumni, and get answers to the questions that matter most to you.
Event venue & nearby stays
William Penn Charter School - Upper School, 3000 W School House Lane, Philadelphia, United States
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