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Why Gap Year GPS will level up your gap year. Guaranteed.

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: When Hard Work Backfires: Reimagining Ambition with Chantaie Alec

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Your Standing-Ovation-Worthy Second Act with Shannon Russell

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Quit Work for a Year Without Quitting (The Deferred Salary Plan)

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: The Courage to Change Your Path With Lori Stephenson

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Matrescence Unpacked with Ashley Beatty

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: The Non-Linear Path that Leads to Happiness with Carli Fink

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ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Wanderlust: Family Edition with Charles Achampong

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Gapforce: From Marine Conservation to Game Ranger Training

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From Saskatchewan to Germany: How a Gap Year Transformed One Student's Confidence

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Take a Liberty Leave with Danica Nelson

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Pushed Pause on College for the Round the World Encounter: Inside Chloe’s Gap Year

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Outward Bound, Europe & Beyond: Inside Bodhi’s Gap Year

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Earn Money Abroad by Working in Agriculture with AwayToWork

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Why join the Naval Experience Program: A father and son's story

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Top 2 Family Strains During a Gap Year (and How a Family Agreement Can Help)

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Funding your gap year

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Talking to your Parents about taking a gap year

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A Guide to DEFERRING your University Program

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From Skepticism to Support: A Family's Journey Through a Life-Changing Gap Year

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Adult Gap Year: Sukaina's Story of Self-Discovery and Cultural Immersion

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Gap Year 2024 Trends: What’s the Word Across Canada

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A Parent's Guide to Gap Years: Exploring Outward Bound with Stacy

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Parenting Neurodivergent Youth: Navigating Adulthood Transitions with Confidence

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Neurodiversity & Gap Years: Support and Self-Discovery

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Unlocking Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in Your Gap Year

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How to find your dream career on your gap year

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What is a Gap Year?

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What to do with a University Drop Out

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How to have MORE FUN - According to our Book Club!

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How to Pick a Uni Program (Or Not)

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From Shy to Bold: Unveiling the Transformative Power of a Gap Year

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From Imposter Syndrome to Empowerment: 100 Episodes of Reflection and Growth

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How to evaluate the safety of gap year programs

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Why You Shouldn’t Rush Yourself - With Jessica

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Why September’s Actions will Make or Break your Gap Year

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How to Support your Kid’s Wacky Idea

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2SLGBTQ+ Considerations for a Gap Year (a starting place)

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Why Travel and Experiential Programs are Critical in 2023 with Carpe Diem’s ED, Adam

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The 3 Most Challenging Times of Year for Gappers

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Unserious Careers - How taking time to figure it out pays off in health, happiness and success

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Talking to your Teen about Taking a Gap Year

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What skill deficits exist for teens in 2023 - Jay Gosselin and Michelle Dittmer share their observations

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Fear is running your kids life and what you can do about it

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The Top 3 Parental Concerns about taking a Gap Year

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Teen Behaviour: The brain science behind why parents and teens butt heads and how to support them in their transition to adulthood

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How to use ScholarshipsCanada and SchoolFinder to plan your post-secondary journey post gap year

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How to Win Scholarships - Leveraging your gap year to fund your university tuition

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Planning a gap year with help from CanGap: Brelan’s Story

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Connecting your gap year to the metaverse - The role of digital credentials

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Building a Portfolio on Your Gap Year - Tips from the Creative Pros

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Biggest Gap Year Mistakes of 2022 (and how to beat them)

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How to turn an internship into a paid gig with Almeera

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Everything you need to know about Gap Year Frosh Week 2022

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The Gap Year Accelerator

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Gap Year Travel: A story of social entrepreneurship with Jazzmine Raine

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Exploring Post-Secondary Gaps for Student Success with Mike Stroh and Steven Kavaratzis

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The $83,000 gap year story with Karan Agrawal

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Parent Series: How to support your teen on their gap year

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Consent-based volunteering and tourism with Nora of AEI

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How to Defer your University Program

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The Ultimate Wildlife Gap Year Program with Lisa Chen, CCC Alum

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How To Win $1000 For Your 2022/23 Gap Year

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How a Gap Year Reduces COVID and Post-Secondary Burnout

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What It’s Like To Spend A Gap Year At Neuchâtel Junior College in Switzerland with Jack Moser

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How Students Can Lead A Budget-Friendly Gap Year

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Episode 66 - Resources To Help Students Build A Strong Foundation During Their Gap Year with Michael Shouldice

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Why you should take a gap year in 2022

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Leading a Bilingual Gap Year with Barbara

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How to be an Ethical Volunteer on your Gap Year with Tyler

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How to Plan Your Pandemic Gap Year in 4 Steps

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The Lost Girls Guide To Finding The World with Ashlyn George

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Gap Year Guilt

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How to plan a pandemic gap year with AJ

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How to tackle post-secondary conversations over the holidays

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The Impact of Biases on Decision Making

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How to travel and make money on your gap year as an AuPair with Natalia

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How to find a career you will LOVE with Sarah Vermut

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5 Reflections for Educators in a Post-Pandemic World

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5 Gap Year Takeaways with Tanisha

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Learning Service with THE Expert: Claire Bennett

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Alum Series: Madelyn talks Katimavik and Mid-Uni Breaks

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Gap Year Frosh Week: Beat FOMO with the Ultimate Frosh Week!

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Gapper Series: The Value of Learning a Language on your Gap Year with Sandy

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Gapper Series: Olivier Shares his Thoughts on Entrepreneurship

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Certifying your Gap Year: The Student of Leadership & Humanity Award

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What is the Gap Year Gameplan and why should I join?

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The Gapper Series: Lessons from Sailing a Tall Ship with Eloise

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Everyone's talking "Languishing"

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When to Start Planning a Gap Year

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Avoid These Top 3 Gap Year Mistakes

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Emotional Intelligence - The 21st Century Skill Set with Morgan Toane of Entry Learning

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Top Pro & Con Reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year

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Getting Experience with Abby- A Farming Gap Year Story

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Virtual International Internships 101 with Heilwig Jones of Kaya Responsible Travel

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Alum Series: A 30-Something's Reflection on Her Gap Year with Jenni Berg

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Parent Series: Wanting What is Best for Your Kid with Reni Walker

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First year observations from a math professor

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Alum Series: Alex & Rhys - Becoming Friends & Making Progress

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University Application Tips