Our Community
As we journey deeper into the 21st century, educational institutions, especially colleges and universities, are grappling with unique and unprecedented challenges. The once-esteemed halls of higher learning that pulsated with the rhythm of academia and youthful zest now echo with concerns about chronic absenteeism, declining mental health, and soaring dropout rates. The question that looms large is: why are our colleges struggling to support students?
(Enjoy photos of some of our students currently attending college)
Life Changing GAP Year Experience
See how David had an absolutely transformative experience living integrated into far reaching communities in Nepal. When an earthquake devastated the region, David chose to stay and help the community rather than leave.
”Immersing yourself in a foreign country exposes you to different ways of thinking, living, and problem-solving. It challenges your preconceived notions and biases, broadens your worldview, and promotes tolerance and understanding. This expanded perspective allows you to approach life with more empathy, open-mindedness, and appreciation for diverse cultures.”
Gap Year Experiences
Southern Utah offers some of the most unique landscapes in the states. Drive two hours south and you'll find yourself away from the 900" of snow in the Wasatch Range of Salt Lake and in the middle of a colorful red desert.
Atlas Life understands the importance of meaningful experiences in nature and for those wanting to explore, we have multiple life coaches with decades of combined experience in adventure therapy.
See what kinds of adventures Atlas Life can provide by clicking the link in our bio or going to AtlasLife.net
See what it’s like being a student at Atlas Life!
Here is just one example of a student’s first couple months in Salt Lake City and how her life has been radically reformed.
”Not every student moves at the pace of E. In her first 2 months she had landed a job, saved $3000, developed a community of like-minded sober friends in Salt Lake City, and eased into her semi-independent life.
We wanted to highlight some of her story and show what is possible when you give life a proper chance.”
Adventure & the Conscious Use of Metaphor
Atlas Life coaches understand the importance of magic moments and the powerful metaphors they can offer us.
Finding One's Self in the Midst of Change
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is akin to a ship navigating uncharted waters. The endless sea represents the boundless opportunities, yet also harbors the deep anxieties of finding one's place in the vast ocean of life. Questions like, "Who am I?", "Where do I fit in?", and "What is my purpose?" are the echoes of many young adults today.
A Lasting GAP Year Experience
After spending a semester living in Portugal with Atlas Life, Elliot decided he wanted to continue to live abroad and enrolled in school in Madrid to continue.
”Living in a foreign country challenges you to step outside your comfort zone, adapt to new situations, and become more self-reliant. You develop resilience, independence, and problem-solving skills as you navigate unfamiliar environments, which leads to personal growth and increased self-confidence.”
Adult Skill #1: How to Feed Yourself Well
Nutrition and Mindfulness are two of the many key life coaching services we provide at Atlas Life.
Most young adults today panic at the thought of having to make their own food without the help of their parents or UberEats.
Atlas Life teaches young adults right out of the gate how to:
1. Meal plan and create a grocery list
2. Shop efficiently and cost effective
3. How to cook
4. How to balance our relationship with food.