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 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.
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Free resource on how to talk to your parents about taking a gap year
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
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
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
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.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
From dumpster fire to silver lining, 2020 has been a rollercoaster that no one predicted. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer shares how to use Kolb's experiential learning theory to unpack 2020 and plan realistically for 2021.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Carol Xu didn’t know if taking a gap year would be the right decision, but she did it anyway and has no regrets looking back. In this episode, Carol shares how and why she decided to take a gap year, what she’s been up to and what she’s learned so far.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Telling your parents you want to take a gap year can be the hardest part about your decision and can make for a very difficult conversation. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer, President of the Canadian Gap Year Association takes you through all the steps to ensure you have a successful conversation with your parents, from preparing for it to conducting it.
Download the free cheat sheet for talking to your parents about a gap year
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020