Europe Gap Year: Tourism and Marketing

Very special program! If you’re looking for the sign, this is it. Honestly I was bit skeptical going into a “gap year” program as someone who just graduated from university but Ricky really does everything he can to help personalize the program to fit your needs. Between working around my job schedule and setting me up with amazing trad musicians, this was a perfect break to reset my system after an intense semester. Ricky and Katie got to know each of us by checking in regularly one on one and taking any opportunity to chat and see how they could improve, so even in a small group of varied ages and life stages, we all grew in our ways and had the best experience possible Truly can not recommend the program enough and can’t wait to go back to Portrush to see all of the great friends I made, and could not be more grateful for the community who welcomed us in as their own.

Travelling through Scotland and Ireland was one of the most memorable experiences of my life, and a huge part of that was thanks to Ricky Martin. From the moment the journey began, Ricky made everything feel smooth and stress-free. He was incredibly helpful, always ready to answer questions, give advice, or point me in the right direction without ever making me feel dependent. Instead, he struck the perfect balance—offering support while still encouraging me to explore and handle things on my own. What stood out the most was how comfortable he made me feel throughout the trip. Whether we were navigating busy streets, figuring out transport, or settling into new places, Ricky had a calm and friendly way of explaining things that instantly put me at ease. He treated every moment as an opportunity for me to grow more confident

It was a wonderful experience, something I would definitely do again. I learned so much and visited many places. Ricky was an excellent leader, and I felt very comfortable talking to him about any situation or problem. I highly recommend this program because you learn a lot about yourself and about independence.