EPISODE · Oct 23, 2023 · 22 MIN
Why You Shouldn’t Rush Yourself - With Jessica
from The Gap Year Podcast · host Michelle Dittmer
Taking a gap year can be terrifying! You’re doing something completely different than your peers, there is so much uncertainty about the year ahead, and you may not be equipped with all of the gap year resources (check out our resources page at: https://www.cangap.ca/resources) However, your gap year is yours to create and it can be extremely transformational! Today, one of our amazing alum, Jessica, shares her gap year journey. She was enrolled in our Gap Year GPS program, worked a variety of different jobs, travelled and most importantly, gained confidence in herself, helping her to achieve her goals! Take a listen to Jessica’s story! Topics Discussed Meet Jessica (CanGap Alum) and what she is currently up to after her gap year. Jessica’s gap year activities and journey, including working, moving to 2 times, and trying things she would have never done before! What setbacks and obstacles she encountered and how she overcame them. How the Gap Year GPS was a valuable toolkit supporting Jessica throughout her gap year (and how it can help you on your journey too!!) Resources Mentioned In This Episode Gap Year GPS Program: https://www.cangap.ca/gps Gap Year Resources: https://www.cangap.ca/resources Get support to light up your gap year! Book a free 30-min call: https://www.cangap.ca/call
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Taking a gap year can be terrifying! You’re doing something completely different than your peers, there is so much uncertainty about the year ahead, and you may not be equipped with all of the gap year resources (check out our resources page at: https://www.cangap.ca/resources) However, your gap year is yours to create and it can be extremely transformational! Today, one of our amazing alum, Jessica, shares her gap year journey. She was enrolled in our Gap Year GPS program, worked a variety of different jobs, travelled and most importantly, gained confidence in herself, helping her to achieve her goals! Take a listen to Jessica’s story! Topics Discussed Meet Jessica (CanGap Alum) and what she is currently up to after her gap year. Jessica’s gap year activities and journey, including working, moving to 2 times, and trying things she would have never done before! What setbacks and obstacles she encountered and how she overcame them. How the Gap Year GPS was a valuable toolkit supporting Jessica throughout her gap year (and how it can help you on your journey too!!) Resources Mentioned In This Episode Gap Year GPS Program: https://www.cangap.ca/gps Gap Year Resources: https://www.cangap.ca/resources Get support to light up your gap year! Book a free 30-min call: https://www.cangap.ca/call
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