Why Travel and Experiential Programs are Critical in 2023 with Carpe Diem's ED, Adam
In today’s episode, we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Carpe Diem’s ED, Adam! Such a kindred spirit who shares his experience...
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- May 6
- 9 min
The 3 Most Challenging Times of Year for Gappers
Taking a gap year can be a roller coaster of emotion and experiences. It's full of highs and lows, and each experience gives the gapper...
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- Apr 14
- 27 min
Unserious Careers - How taking time to figure it out pays off in health, happiness and success
What comes to mind when you hear the word Career? Does it evoke feelings of fear, anxiousness or overwhelm? Do you perceive it as a one...
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- Mar 31
- 16 min
Talking to your Teen about Taking a Gap Year
Most parents would think that if they offered their teenager an opportunity to take a gap year, they would say yes in a heartbeat!...
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- Mar 3
- 18 min
What skill deficits exist for teens in 2023 - Jay Gosselin and Michelle Dittmer's Observations
In today’s episode we invite the fabulous Jay Gosselin from Discover Year, a certified Canadian post-secondary program that fosters...
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- Feb 17
- 15 min
Fear is running your kids life and what you can do about it
Do you ever wonder what’s holding your young person back from applying for that job, trying out for the sports team or even asking that...
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- Dec 30, 2022
- 15 min
The Top 3 Parental Concerns about taking a Gap Year
We asked parents about their biggest concerns with their young person taking a gap year, and across the board their top 3 answers were:...
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- Dec 24, 2022
- 15 min
Teen Behaviour: How to support your teen in their transition to adulthood
As a parent you always want the best for your teen, but sometimes it’s hard to see eye to eye on what the “best” is with your young...
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- Dec 3, 2022
- 14 min
How to use ScholarshipsCanada and SchoolFinder to plan your post-secondary journey post gap year
Imagine if there was a website that would match you to the perfect post-secondary institution, program, scholarships and career path that...
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- Nov 18, 2022
- 20 min
How to Win Scholarships - Leveraging your gap year to fund your university tuition
We all know post-secondary education is very expensive and a huge financial burden that students have to carry. Thank goodness for...
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- Nov 4, 2022
- 16 min
Planning a gap year with help from CanGap: Brelan's Story
In today’s episode we invited the incredible Brelan, a CanGap alum who dedicated her gap year to self-growth, becoming financially savvy...
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- Oct 28, 2022
- 12 min
Connecting your gap year to the metaverse - The role of digital credentials
Finding a job, education and credentialing look very different to what it has been in the past. Ever since entering the digital era, the...
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- Oct 14, 2022
- 30 min
Building a Portfolio on Your Gap Year - Tips from the Creative Pros
Are you looking to apply to an arts and design school but don’t know where or how to start? Does crafting your portfolio, writing your...
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- Oct 7, 2022
- 14 min
Biggest Gap Year Mistakes of 2022 (and how to beat them)
Calling all 2022/23 Gappers! With your gap year in full swing, there may be some challenges surfacing. Perhaps you’re having trouble with...
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- Sep 19, 2022
- 22 min
How to turn an internship into a paid gig with Almeera
On today’s episode, Michelle is joined by Almeera, university student and part-time employee at CanGap! She has been part of the team for...
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- Sep 3, 2022
- 8 min
Everything you need to know about Gap Year Frosh Week 2022
Did you hear?! CanGap’s Gap Year Frosh Week is right around the corner and it is the PERFECT opportunity to kickstart your gap year!
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- Aug 19, 2022
- 12 min
How to make the most of your gap year with Gap Year Accelerator
You’ve got 12 months, or maybe even just a semester. So, what’s the secret to making sure your gap year is purposeful, fun and memorable?...
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- Aug 5, 2022
- 23 min
Gap Year Travel: A story of social entrepreneurship with Jazzmine Raine
In today’s episode, we invited a very special guest, the incredible Jazzmine Raine, CanGap’s Community and Communications Manager. Jazz...
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- Jul 22, 2022
- 24 min
Exploring Post-Secondary Gaps for Student Success with Mike Stroh and Steven Kavaratzis
Supporting students on gap years is everybody’s responsibility, including higher education institutions - especially when it comes to...
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- Jul 11, 2022
- 5 min
4 reasons to go solo travelling on your gap year with CanGap Ambassador Rina
Rina - 00:00 So a couple months ago I took my very first solo trip all the way down to Kyoto, Japan. I train hopped for 11 1/2 hours to...
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