
Explore all things gap year through stories and anecdotes by gappers, families and experts. Fun to listen to but also jam-packed with tips and tricks for making the most of your gap year. No matter who you are or where you are on your gap year journey, you should be listening to the Gap Year Podcast! Although it is produced for Canadians, the content is universal.
Explore all things gap year through stories and anecdotes by gappers, families and experts. Fun to listen to but also jam-packed with tips and tricks for making the most of your gap year. No matter who you are or where you are on your gap year journey, you should be listening to the Gap Year Podcast! Although it is produced for Canadians, the content is universal.
Episodes

Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Avoid These Top 3 Gap Year Mistakes
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
The Gap Year pathway is full of fun and excitement but there are 3 common mistakes that trip up most gappers. This episode explores the top 3 and how to identify & avoid them. We will talk about improper planning, a lack of community and forgetting to build in accountability. We want your year to be full of positive experiences that move you forward in life, not trip you up and leave you feeling like you wasted your time. Purposeful gap years are in your grasp!
CanGap can help throughout the process with its Gap Year Gameplan supports. It’s a one-stop-resource for planning, executing and staying accountable throughout your year. We will connect you with resources, a network of peers who are also on gap years and experts to guide you on your journey. Join us for our spring cohort to get access to a bonus LIVE gap year planning so you can feel confident and excited about your September plans.

Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021

Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Top Pro & Con Reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021

Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Getting Experience with Abbey- A Farming Gap Year Story
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Not every gap year looks the same. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer speaks to Abbey about her farming gap year during COVID-19.

Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Go abroad with your remote internship. In this episode, Heilwig Jones, Co-Founder of Kaya Responsible Travel reveals how gappers can get clarity on their career path through a remote internship, while also making a difference for a community across the world.
Learn more about Kaya Responsible Travel
Check out the Gap Year Game Plan to meet people like you and find out about the opportunities available to you

Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Alum Series: A 30-Something's Reflection on Her Gap Year with Jenni Berg
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
If you want to take a gap year at home or abroad, this is your sign to do it. In this episode, Jenni shares her gap year experience in Australia and how it shaped her and defined her career.
Connect with Jenni on Instagram
Join Michelle on the Contiki podcast on February 23 at 7 pm est.
Free resource on how to talk to your parents about taking a gap year

Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Parent Series: Wanting What is Best for Your Kid with Reni Walker
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
The best way to support your kid is to partner with them. In this episode, Reni Walker, mother of three and travel lover, speaks about her daughters’ gap year experiences, how they transitioned back into university and how Reni supported them through making these big life decisions.

Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
First Year Observations From a Math Professor with Andrew Skelton
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
A gap year will set you apart in university and in your future job search. In this episode, Andrew Skelton, a first-year math professor settles some gap year hesitations and shares the differences he sees in his students who take a year off.

Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Alum Series: Alex & Rhys - Becoming Friends & Making Progress
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Coming from different backgrounds Alex and Rhys were unlikely friends, but were joined together by the same gap year program, which transformed their lives. In this episode, Alex and Rhys, now on their second gap year share their experiences and transformations thus far.
Plan your own life changing gap year

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
University Application Tips
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Your post secondary decision is a big one, but it won't define your future. In this episode, I’ll change the way you look at this decision and share tips on how to relieve the stress associated with it.
