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The Gap Year Podcast — 120 episodes

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Take a Liberty Leave with Danica Nelson

2

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

3

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

4

Earn Money Abroad by Working in Agriculture with AwayToWork

5

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

6

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

7

Funding your gap year

8

Talking to your Parents about taking a gap year

9

A Guide to DEFERRING your University Program

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

Parenting Neurodivergent Youth: Navigating Adulthood Transitions with Confidence

15

Neurodiversity & Gap Years: Support and Self-Discovery

16

Unlocking Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in Your Gap Year

17

How to find your dream career on your gap year

18

What is a Gap Year?

19

What to do with a University Drop Out

20

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

21

How to Pick a Uni Program (Or Not)

22

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

23

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

24

How to evaluate the safety of gap year programs

25

Why You Shouldn’t Rush Yourself - With Jessica

26

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

27

How to Support your Kid’s Wacky Idea

28

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

29

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

30

The 3 Most Challenging Times of Year for Gappers

31

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

32

Talking to your Teen about Taking a Gap Year

33

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

34

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

35

The Top 3 Parental Concerns about taking a Gap Year

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

How to turn an internship into a paid gig with Almeera

44

Everything you need to know about Gap Year Frosh Week 2022

45

How to make the most of your gap year with Gap Year Accelerator

46

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

47

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

48

The $83,000 gap year story with Karan Agrawal

49

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

50

Consent-based volunteering and tourism with Nora of AEI

51

How to Defer your University Program

52

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

53

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

54

How a Gap Year Reduces COVID and Post-Secondary Burnout

55

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

56

How Students Can Lead A Budget-Friendly Gap Year

57

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

58

Why you should take a gap year in 2022

59

Leading a Bilingual Gap Year with Barbara

60

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

62

The Lost Girls Guide To Finding The World with Ashlyn George

63

Overcoming Gap Year Guilt

64

How to plan a pandemic gap year with AJ

65

How to tackle post-secondary conversations over the holidays

66

The Impact of Biases on Decision Making

67

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

68

How to find a career you will LOVE with Sarah Vermut

69

5 Reflections for Educators in a Post-Pandemic World

70

5 Gap Year Takeaways with Tanisha

71

Learning Service with THE Expert: Claire Bennett

72

Alum Series: Madelyn talks Katimavik and Mid-Uni Breaks

73

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

74

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

75

Gapper Series: Olivier Shares his Thoughts on Entrepreneurship

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

Everyone‘s talking ”Languishing”

80

When to Start Planning a Gap Year

81

Avoid These Top 3 Gap Year Mistakes

82

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

83

Top Pro & Con Reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year

84

Getting Experience with Abbey- A Farming Gap Year Story

85

Virtual International Internships 101 with Heilwig Jones of Kaya Responsible Travel

86

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

87

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

88

First Year Observations From a Math Professor with Andrew Skelton

89

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

90

University Application Tips

91

How to Look Back at 2020

92

The Gapper Series: Unschooling & a Mid-Gap Year Reflection with Carol Xu

93

How to Talk to Your Parents About Taking a Gap Year

94

How to Access up to $1,500 to Make a Change in Your Community with Cory Herc of RisingYouth

95

How to Fund Your Gap Year

96

Gapper Series: Making the Decision and Making the Most of the Year with Nazra Noushad

97

Parent Series: A Mother's Perspective on Choosing to take a Gap Year with Mary Boynton

98

What is a Gap Year & How Will it Benefit Me?

99

A Climate Action Gap Year - Ideas and Tips from Kayne Boyall

100

FROSH WEEK & Alum Series: Sam Demma

101

Gapper Series – Looking Forward to Gapping in 2020 with Azmain Abrer

102

Volunteering on your Gap Year with Lily Viggiano

103

Last-minute tips for deciding on September Plans

104

Tilt the Future in Your Favour with Karena DeSouza

105

Why Take a 2020 Gap Year

106

Being Called to Action: How Crisis Can Lead to Purposeful Work

107

COVID19 - Who Should NOT Take a Gap Year

108

Gaining Experience and Clarity through a Gap Year: Max Brauch

109

Values-based Post-Secondary Decision Making in Uncertain Times

110

COVID19 Series: Why Watching Your Kid Lose Grade 12 Stinks – and Five Things You Can Do to Make It a Bit Better

111

Covid19 & Mental Health: Feeling Creative, Capable and Connected with Zippy Doiron

112

How to Ikigai – Tim Tamashiro’s Guide to Finding Purpose on a Gap Year

113

James McCann’s High School-Gap Year-College Pathway

114

Planning Travel-Free Gap Year

115

COVID19 - How to salvage your gap year

116

Who Should Take a Gap Year and Why? Jane’s Perspective as a Formal Guidance Counselor and Parent

117

Is your kid ready for post-secondary?

118

Lynn’s Story: Parenting a Gapper – Pre, During, and Post Gap Year

119

University Deferrals, Life Lessons about Age and Traveling According to Grace

120

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