Episode 275 - Gap Years, Uncertainty and Self Advocacy: Understanding and Accepting Your Unique Road to Success with Dan Jordan

It’s one thing to comprehend that gap years can be helpful for some “misguided” people in the world. It’s another challenge to identify that a gap year could be personally beneficial, and to realize they can actually propel a person further in life and career than bulldozing 4 years of college immediately after high school, in many situations. But that’s part of the message today’s Success is Subjective guest is here to share with listeners. Dan Jordan is an author, accessibility coordinator and a counselor in higher education. From how to have a productive gap year, the beauty of trying and failing and the importance of self-advocacy, the guidance he offers listeners today is full of insight for any young adult and their parents. Additionally, as the father of a son with learning differences, Dan’s advice doesn’t only come from the place of a professional, but also from personal experience, making it all the more rich and meaningful. If you’re a student at a crossroad between uncertainty about the future and the pressure to make immediate and huge life decisions, tune in to hear a message of acceptance for where you are right now, boosted with hope for your future and insight on how to get there. Dan Jordan’s Resources:Website: Accessing CollegeIG: @accessing_college Book: Self Advocacy for Higher Education Connect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail [email protected]#therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #youngadults #therapeuticprograms #therapy #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #studentmentalhealth #thejourney #successissubjectivepodcast #theunpavedroad #pfcaudiovideo #danjordan #accessingcollege #selfadvocacy #collegesuccess #collegeadvice #IEP #learningdisability