Almeera Eman
When to Start Planning a Gap Year
When is the best time to start planning my gap ear? This is one of the most common questions asked by gappers who are beginning or...
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Almeera Eman
- Aug 17, 2021
- 5 min
Certifying your Gap Year: The Student of Leadership and Humanity Award
If you have been following along our gapper series, then you have heard all of the epic journeys that these gappers have experienced and...
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Almeera Eman
- Aug 9, 2021
- 5 min
What is the Gap Year Game Plan and why should I join?
Beginning your Gap Year Journey can be extremely nerve-wracking, with so many questions, concerns, and the fear of the unknown! It is...
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Almeera Eman
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Gapper Series: Lessons from Sailing a Tall Ship with Eloise
Imagine being at sea, on a Pirates of the Caribbean Esque Tall Ship, surrounded by marine wildlife, exploring the natural wonders of the...
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Almeera Eman
- Apr 4, 2021
- 4 min
Avoid These Top 3 Gap Year Mistakes
Beginning your gap year is both exciting and nerve-wracking! At CanGap we want to support you, so you can have a purposeful gap year. The...
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Almeera Eman
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Emotional Intelligence: The 21st Century Skill Set with Morgan Toana of Entry Learning
Emotional intelligence is the hot skill every employer is looking for right now. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer speaks to the Founder...
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Almeera Eman
- Feb 23, 2021
- 4 min
Top Pro & Con reasons for Taking a 2021 Gap Year
Taking a gap year is bold, which also makes for a hard decision. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer shares the common trends she's been...
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Almeera Eman
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Getting Experience with Abbey: A Farming Gap Year Story
Not every gap year looks the same. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer speaks to Abbey about her farming gap year during COVID-19. Farming...
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Almeera Eman
- Feb 9, 2021
- 4 min
Virtual International Internships 101 with Heilwig Jones of Jaya Responsible Travel
Go abroad with your remote internship. In this episode, Heilwig Jones, Co-Founder of Kaya Responsible Travel reveals how gappers can get...
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Almeera Eman
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
Alum Series: A 30-something reflection on her gap year with Jenni Berg
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...
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Almeera Eman
- 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. In this episode, Reni Walker, mother of three and travel lover, speaks about...
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Almeera Eman
- 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. In this episode, Andrew Skelton, a first-year math professor...
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Almeera Eman
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
Alum Series: Alex and Rhys - Becoming Friends and Making Progress
Coming from different backgrounds Alex and Rhys were unlikely friends, but were joined together by the same gap year program, which...
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Almeera Eman
- Jan 5, 2021
- 6 min
University Application Tips
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...
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Almeera Eman
- Dec 29, 2020
- 3 min
How to Look Back at 2020
From Dumpster fire to silver lining, 2020 has been a rollercoaster that no one predicted. In this episode, Michelle Dittmer shares how to...
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Almeera Eman
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Gapper Series: Unschooling a Mid-Gap Year Reflection with Carol Xu
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...
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Almeera Eman
- 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...
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Almeera Eman
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
How to access up to $1,500 to make a change in your community with Cory Herc of Rising Youth
Doors will blow wide open for you if you make a change during your gap year. On this episode, Cory Herc talks about how youth can make an...
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Almeera Eman
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
How to Fund Your Gap Year
Before even considering a gap year, people are held back by this idea that taking a gap year is expensive, but in reality the price tag...
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Almeera Eman
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Gapper Series: Making the decision and making the most of the year with Nazra Noushad
When Nazra Noushad asked herself who she wanted to be in 10 years, she determined a gap year would help her become that person. In this...
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