A global gap year that takes you abroad, through seven regions of the world — to understand our planet, to study its people, to find your purpose.
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Chris Whittle, Founder and Executive Chairman
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Our curated program and world-class faculty enable students to learn from experts in each region, reflect on their futures and careers, and explore the world before they step into it.
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| DATE, 2025 | region | Host city | Selected fellowships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 - Sep 24 | New England (Orientation) | ||
| Sep 25 - Oct 21 | North America | New York | San Francisco / New Orleans / Mexico City + |
| Oct 21 - Nov 17 | South America | São Paulo | Peru / Amazon / Patagonia + |
| Nov 17 - Dec 15 | Europe | Paris | Seville / Tuscany / London + |
| Dec 15 - Jan 16 | Break | ||
| Jan 17 - Feb 10 | Middle East | Istanbul | Marrakech / Abu Dhabi / Jeddah + |
| Feb 10 - Mar 6 | Africa | Nairobi | Zambia / Watamu / Mt. Kenya + |
| Mar 6 - Mar 31 | South Asia | New Delhi | Nepal / Sri Lanka / Rajasthan + |
| Mar 31 - Apr 27 | East Asia | Beijing | Shenzhen / Shanghai / Jeju Island + |
| Apr 27 - May 2 | Hong Kong (Graduation) |
The program may be subject to variations in dates or destinations based upon particular safety concerns, visa restrictions and other factors that may arise from time to time
We are proud to announce a partnership with UWC, reflecting our shared belief in intercultural understanding and learning through experiences
The Baret Fall Semester is coming to an end, and our Scholars present to you, with a bow on it, the semester in all its learning, adventure, and glory!
“I rarely come away from a discussion with our Scholars without having learnt something new.”
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Baret Scholar Bhagyashree Prabhutendolkar writes about the power of volunteering with the Red Cross in São Paulo.
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NEW YORK
SAO PAULO
PARIS
ISTANBUL
NAIROBI
DELHI
BEIJING
