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The Gap Year Podcast — 129 episodes
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: When Hard Work Backfires: Reimagining Ambition with Chantaie Alec
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Your Standing-Ovation-Worthy Second Act with Shannon Russell
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Quit Work for a Year Without Quitting (The Deferred Salary Plan)
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: The Courage to Change Your Path With Lori Stephenson
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Matrescence Unpacked with Ashley Beatty
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: The Non-Linear Path that Leads to Happiness with Carli Fink
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: Wanderlust: Family Edition with Charles Achampong
Gapforce: From Marine Conservation to Game Ranger Training
From Saskatchewan to Germany: How a Gap Year Transformed One Student's Confidence
Take a Liberty Leave with Danica Nelson
Pushed Pause on College for the Round the World Encounter: Inside Chloe’s Gap Year
Outward Bound, Europe & Beyond: Inside Bodhi’s Gap Year
Earn Money Abroad by Working in Agriculture with AwayToWork
Why join the Naval Experience Program: A father and son's story
Top 2 Family Strains During a Gap Year (and How a Family Agreement Can Help)
Funding your gap year
Talking to your Parents about taking a gap year
A Guide to DEFERRING your University Program
From Skepticism to Support: A Family's Journey Through a Life-Changing Gap Year
Adult Gap Year: Sukaina's Story of Self-Discovery and Cultural Immersion
Gap Year 2024 Trends: What’s the Word Across Canada
A Parent's Guide to Gap Years: Exploring Outward Bound with Stacy
Parenting Neurodivergent Youth: Navigating Adulthood Transitions with Confidence
Neurodiversity & Gap Years: Support and Self-Discovery
Unlocking Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in Your Gap Year
How to find your dream career on your gap year
What is a Gap Year?
What to do with a University Drop Out
How to have MORE FUN - According to our Book Club!
How to Pick a Uni Program (Or Not)
From Shy to Bold: Unveiling the Transformative Power of a Gap Year
From Imposter Syndrome to Empowerment: 100 Episodes of Reflection and Growth
How to evaluate the safety of gap year programs
Why You Shouldn’t Rush Yourself - With Jessica
Why September’s Actions will Make or Break your Gap Year
How to Support your Kid’s Wacky Idea
2SLGBTQ+ Considerations for a Gap Year (a starting place)
Why Travel and Experiential Programs are Critical in 2023 with Carpe Diem’s ED, Adam
The 3 Most Challenging Times of Year for Gappers
Unserious Careers - How taking time to figure it out pays off in health, happiness and success
Talking to your Teen about Taking a Gap Year
What skill deficits exist for teens in 2023 - Jay Gosselin and Michelle Dittmer share their observations
Fear is running your kids life and what you can do about it
The Top 3 Parental Concerns about taking a Gap Year
Teen Behaviour: The brain science behind why parents and teens butt heads and how to support them in their transition to adulthood
How to use ScholarshipsCanada and SchoolFinder to plan your post-secondary journey post gap year
How to Win Scholarships - Leveraging your gap year to fund your university tuition
Planning a gap year with help from CanGap: Brelan’s Story
Connecting your gap year to the metaverse - The role of digital credentials
Building a Portfolio on Your Gap Year - Tips from the Creative Pros
Biggest Gap Year Mistakes of 2022 (and how to beat them)
How to turn an internship into a paid gig with Almeera
Everything you need to know about Gap Year Frosh Week 2022
The Gap Year Accelerator
Gap Year Travel: A story of social entrepreneurship with Jazzmine Raine
Exploring Post-Secondary Gaps for Student Success with Mike Stroh and Steven Kavaratzis
The $83,000 gap year story with Karan Agrawal
Parent Series: How to support your teen on their gap year
Consent-based volunteering and tourism with Nora of AEI
How to Defer your University Program
The Ultimate Wildlife Gap Year Program with Lisa Chen, CCC Alum
How To Win $1000 For Your 2022/23 Gap Year
How a Gap Year Reduces COVID and Post-Secondary Burnout
What It’s Like To Spend A Gap Year At Neuchâtel Junior College in Switzerland with Jack Moser
How Students Can Lead A Budget-Friendly Gap Year
Episode 66 - Resources To Help Students Build A Strong Foundation During Their Gap Year with Michael Shouldice
Why you should take a gap year in 2022
Leading a Bilingual Gap Year with Barbara
How to be an Ethical Volunteer on your Gap Year with Tyler
How to Plan Your Pandemic Gap Year in 4 Steps
The Lost Girls Guide To Finding The World with Ashlyn George
Gap Year Guilt
How to plan a pandemic gap year with AJ
How to tackle post-secondary conversations over the holidays
The Impact of Biases on Decision Making
How to travel and make money on your gap year as an AuPair with Natalia
How to find a career you will LOVE with Sarah Vermut
5 Reflections for Educators in a Post-Pandemic World
5 Gap Year Takeaways with Tanisha
Learning Service with THE Expert: Claire Bennett
Alum Series: Madelyn talks Katimavik and Mid-Uni Breaks
Gap Year Frosh Week: Beat FOMO with the Ultimate Frosh Week!
Gapper Series: The Value of Learning a Language on your Gap Year with Sandy
Gapper Series: Olivier Shares his Thoughts on Entrepreneurship
Certifying your Gap Year: The Student of Leadership & Humanity Award
What is the Gap Year Gameplan and why should I join?
The Gapper Series: Lessons from Sailing a Tall Ship with Eloise
Everyone's talking "Languishing"
When to Start Planning a Gap Year
Avoid These Top 3 Gap Year Mistakes
Emotional Intelligence - The 21st Century Skill Set with Morgan Toane of Entry Learning
Top Pro & Con Reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year
Getting Experience with Abby- A Farming Gap Year Story
Virtual International Internships 101 with Heilwig Jones of Kaya Responsible Travel
Alum Series: A 30-Something's Reflection on Her Gap Year with Jenni Berg
Parent Series: Wanting What is Best for Your Kid with Reni Walker
First year observations from a math professor
Alum Series: Alex & Rhys - Becoming Friends & Making Progress
University Application Tips
How to Look Back at 2020
The Gapper Series: Unschooling & a Mid-Gap Year Reflection with Carol Xu
29: How to talk to your parents about taking a gap year
How to Access up to $1,500 to make a change in your community with Cory Herc of RisingYouth
How to Fund your Gap Year
Gapper Series: Making the Decision and Making the Most of the Year with Nazra Noushad
Parent Series: A Mother's Perspective on Choosing to take a Gap Year with Mary Boynton
What is a Gap Year & How Will it Benefit Me?
A Climate Action Gap Year - Ideas and Tips from Kayne Boyall
FROSH WEEK & Alum Series: Sam Demma
Gapper Series – Looking Forward to Gapping in 2020 with Azmain Abrer
Volunteering on your Gap Year with Lily Viggiano
Last-minute tips for deciding on September Plans
Tilt the Future in Your Favour with Karena DeSouza
Why Take a 2020 Gap Year
Being Called to Action: How Crisis Can Lead to Purposeful Work
COVID19 - Who Should NOT Take a Gap Year
Gaining Experience and Clarity through a Gap Year: Max Brauch
Values-based Post-Secondary Decision Making in Uncertain Times
COVID19 Series: Why Watching Your Kid Lose Grade 12 Stinks – and Five Things You Can Do to Make It a Bit Better
Covid19 & Mental Health: Feeling Creative, Capable and Connected with Zippy Doiron
How to Ikigai – Tim Tamashiro’s Guide to Finding Purpose on a Gap Year
James McCann’s High School-Gap Year-College Pathway
Planning Travel-Free Gap Year
COVID19 - How to salvage your gap year
Who Should Take a Gap Year and Why? Jane’s Perspective as a Formal Guidance Counselor and Parent
Is your kid ready for post-secondary?
Lynn’s Story: Parenting a Gapper – Pre, During, and Post Gap Year
University Deferrals, Life Lessons about Age and Traveling According to Grace
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