https://freerepublic.com/tag/gapyearalternative/ en-us Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:53:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4395375/posts For decades, aspiring young Americans have followed a predictable formula: high school, college, debt. But at the Turning Point USA prep year program, 18-year-old students are encouraged to pause, learn how to think, and discover their true purpose before committing to that considerable investment. Dr. David Arnott, dean of the program, reflects on why the biggest problem in America isn't merely economics: it's character and wisdom. The mission is bold: use a year of classical, liberal arts education to mold the next generation of America's conservative leaders. Dr. Arnott sat down with Fox News at FreedomFest in Las Vegas to... Fox News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4395375/posts#comment Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:53:10 GMT