Launch phase: A three month period in which I have spent my money carelessly and impulsively in San Francisco. As part of my gap year I have spent second semester in San Francisco hunting down internship opportunities, networking, and doing workshops. …

In the last 48 hours I’ve forced myself to show up at places I’d normally assume I have no business being at, I’ve endured physical pain and mental stress, and I’ve proven to myself that going outside my comfort zone is totally worthwhile. …

My name is Allison Sawyer and I’m 19 years old. Second semester of my gap year just took off and it’s taking place in the heart of San Francisco. I spent the past three months teaching English in Bali which was absolutely incredible on a number of levels, and part…