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Feb 23
4 min

Top Pro & Con Reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year

Taking a gap year is bold, which makes for a hard decision to make.

Jan 26
3 min

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

The best way to support your kid is to partner with them.

Jan 19
3 min

First Year Observations From a Math Professor with Andrew Skelton

A gap year will set you apart in university and in your future job search.

Jan 12
3 min

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

Alex and Rhys now on their second gap year share their experiences and transformations thus far.

Jan 5
6 min

University Application Tips

Your post secondary decision is a big one, but it won't define your future.

Dec 29, 2020
3 min

How to Look Back on 2020

How to use Kolb’s experiential learning method to unpack 2020 and plan realistically for 2021.

Dec 15, 2020
3 min

How to Talk to Your Parents About Taking a Gap Year

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.

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

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

Doors will blow wide open for you if you make a change during your gap year.

Nov 24, 2020
3 min

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

When Nazra Nasoud asked herself who she wanted to be in 10 years, she determined a gap year would help her become that person.

Nov 17, 2020
2 min

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

A gap year might be the best decision you help your kids make.

Mar 3, 2020
4 min

Episode Four: Is your kid ready for post-secondary?

Readiness is not a reflection of poor parenting or some type of personal failure. Everybody matures, changes, and develops at different rate

Dec 18, 2018
4 min

Top 5 Tips for telling Granny you’re taking a Gap Year

Holiday dinners are always full of delicious food, warm wishes, unsolicited kissed from Aunt Ethel and concerned comments from Granny...

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