Essay Coming of Age
What Is LeapYear?
A first-principles look at the nine-month coming-of-age year we built—and why it exists.
Begin with the big questions.
One defining essay and four ideas shaping the LeapYear conversation.
New to LeapYear?
Start with the question underneath the program.
Three useful entry points for students, parents, and anyone wondering whether there is a better way to begin adulthood.
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Stories, essays, and field notes for the road ahead.
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Essay Coming of Age
What Is LeapYear?
A first-principles look at the nine-month coming-of-age year we built—and why it exists.
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First Principles of Higher Education
Before choosing where to study, ask what an education is for.
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The Crisis of Exemplars
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