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The Gap Year Podcast — 129 episodes
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: When Hard Work Backfires: Reimagining Ambition with Chantaie Allick
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
ADULT GAP YEAR SERIES: 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 SERIES: 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
How to make the most of your gap year with 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
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
Overcoming 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 Abbey- 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 with Andrew Skelton
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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