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    Top Pro & Con Reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 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.
    Getting Experience with Abbey- A Farming Gap Year Story
    • Feb 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Getting Experience with Abbey- A Farming Gap Year Story

    Not every gap year looks the same.
    Parent Series: Wanting What is Best for Your Kid with Reni Walker
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 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.
    First Year Observations From a Math Professor with Andrew Skelton
    • Jan 19, 2021
    • 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.
    Alum Series: Alex & Rhys - Becoming Friends & Making Progress
    • Jan 12, 2021
    • 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.
    University Application Tips
    • Jan 5, 2021
    • 6 min

    University Application Tips

    Your post secondary decision is a big one, but it won't define your future.
    The Gapper Series: Unschooling & a Mid-Gap Year Reflection with Carol Xu
    • Dec 22, 2020
    • 2 min

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

    She was scared, but she did it anyway, and has no regrets.
    How to Talk to Your Parents About Taking a Gap Year
    • 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.
    How to Fund Your Gap Year
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 3 min

    How to Fund Your Gap Year

    A gap year doesn't have to be expensive. In this episode, I share steps and tips you can take to make your gap year accessible.
    Gapper Series: Making the Decision and Making the Most of the Year with Nazra Noushad
    • 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.
    Parent Series: A Mother's Perspective on Choosing to take a Gap Year with Mary Boynton
    • 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.
    Episode 17: Tilt the Future in Your Favour with Karena de Souza
    • Jul 28, 2020
    • 5 min

    Episode 17: Tilt the Future in Your Favour with Karena de Souza

    We explore the future of work, future of education and how the skills developed on a gap year can actually tilt the future in your favour.
    Episode 11: Why Watching Your Kid Lose Grade 12 Stinks – and Five Things You Can Do to Make It a Bit
    • Apr 21, 2020
    • 7 min

    Episode 11: Why Watching Your Kid Lose Grade 12 Stinks – and Five Things You Can Do to Make It a Bit

    Families are struggling with the loss of senior year. I’ve put together five tips to help you get your kid through this challenging time.
    Episode Nine: How to Ikigai – Tim Tamashiro’s Guide to Finding Purpose on a Gap Year
    • Mar 31, 2020
    • 3 min

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

    Each person has an Ikigai that, once understood, will enhance daily life and personal fulfillment.
    Episode Five: Who Should Take a Gap Year and Why? Jane’s Perspective: Guidance Counselor and Parent
    • Mar 10, 2020
    • 5 min

    Episode Five: Who Should Take a Gap Year and Why? Jane’s Perspective: Guidance Counselor and Parent

    A gap year is an ideal time to build these life skills as students can find the time to grow, solve problems without mom and dad.

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