When a College student realized that College wasn’t the right fit, she went in search of something else. She found a program through CanGap that incorporated her passion for exploration and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. Listen to her experience with the Round the World Encounter and how she found parts of herself on her journey. Relevant links: https://www.planmygapyear.com/volunteer-around-the-world/ultimate-round-the-world-encounter https://www.cangap.ca/qu

What if taking time off wasn’t a setback, but the smartest move you could make? In this episode, Michelle Dittmer of the Canadian Gap Year Association sits down with Danica Nelson, founder of Liberty Leave, to talk about adult gap years, career breaks, and why intentional pauses matter at every stage of life. Danica shares how burnout led her to negotiate six months away from work, travel through Southeast Asia, and completely rethink her path. Together, they explore financia

🌍 What if your Gap Year could be more than just a break—what if it could change your whole outlook on life? 🌱 In this episode, Bodhi...

🌍 In our latest episode , we’re digging into a unique path to adventure, skill-building, and paid international experience— all through...

In our latest episode, we dive into the Naval Experience Program—an opportunity for young Canadians to build confidence, gain life...

Is your teen starting a gap year? Worried about the challenges ahead? Tune into our latest episode to learn how to ease the transition...

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In our latest episode of the Gap Year Podcast, we're breaking new ground with our first-ever family interview! 🎉 Join us as we dive into...

On today’s episode, we dive into the inspiring world of gap years with our fabulous guest, Sukaina. From Toronto to Portugal, her journey...

The Canadian Gap Year Association just wrapped up on their incredible gap year tour! Michelle shares valuable insights from her...

Are you a parent curious about what a gap year can actually look like for your teen? In this episode, we're joined by Stacy who shares...

Calling all parents of neurodivergent youth! 🌟 In today’s episode Michelle unravels the unique challenges of guiding your child from...

Neurodiveristy is beautiful and unique - it’s what makes us all human - but does come with struggles experienced by neurodiverse folks...

Get ready for a deep dive into all things mental health 🙌 Majority of gappers choose to take an intentional pause to improve and support...

Uncover the potential of gap years with expert Michelle Dittmer! In this podcast episode, she guides you through a month-by-month...

Curious about gap years in Canada? They're more popular than ever, but there's still a lot of confusion and misconception around them....

Parenting through a child's university dropout can be overwhelming, but you're not alone! In this episode, Michelle offers crucial...

On today’s episode, Michelle Dittmer invites you to the CanGap book club, where we talk about Catherine Price’s transformative book, “The...