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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...
Almeera Eman
Sep 19, 202222 min read


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!

Jazzmine Raine
Sep 3, 20228 min read


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?...
Almeera Eman
Aug 19, 202212 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Aug 5, 202223 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jul 22, 202224 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jul 11, 20225 min read


The $83,000 gap year story with Karan Agrawal
Taking a gap year truly opens the door to thousands of possibilities! Some common ones you probably have heard include traveling,...
Almeera Eman
Jul 8, 202220 min read


Taking a gap year as a neurodivergent student with CanGap Ambassador Claire
Claire - 00:02 Hey guys, what's up! Welcome back to another video. My name is Claire and today I'm going to be talking about my...
Almeera Eman
Jul 7, 20229 min read


Parent Series: How to support your teen on their gap year
This episode is for all of the parents out there! When our kids don’t know what to do, they look to us as parents, but what if we don’t...
Almeera Eman
Jun 24, 202213 min read


What I learned on my gap year with CanGap Ambassador Hardeep
Hardeep - 00:00 Welcome back, my name is Hardeep. I'm a Canadian Gap Year Ambassador. Today's video is focused on the things that I...
Almeera Eman
Jun 22, 20228 min read


3 common gap year challenges and how to overcome them with CanGap Ambassador Hardeep
Hardeep - 00:00 Hey guys, it's me Hardeep, I hope you remember me from my last video and today I'm back with another video talking about...
Almeera Eman
Jun 20, 20227 min read


Consent-based volunteering and tourism with Nora of AEI
Imagine being able to live your dreams, travel the world and volunteer with animals! Well, guess what? You can totally do that with...
Almeera Eman
Jun 10, 202222 min read


How to Defer your University Program
Thinking of applying to higher education programs now, but still want to take a gap year? This is totally possible by deferring your...
Almeera Eman
May 27, 202212 min read


The Ultimate Wildlife Gap Year Program with Lisa Chen, CCC Alum
Summary Have you ever thought about becoming a marine biologist? Perhaps you have an interest in this fascinating field, but can’t seem...
Almeera Eman
May 20, 202216 min read


Meet Hardeep!
Hello my name is Hardeep, currently on my Gap Year, and an ambassador for the Canadian Gap Year Association. I'm making these videos to...
Almeera Eman
May 9, 20222 min read


How To Win $1000 For Your 2022/23 Gap Year
“So, you’re telling me you want to give me $1000 to NOT return to school?” That’s right, Gappers! In celebration of our 5th anniversary,...
Almeera Eman
Apr 29, 20221 min read


Top 4 Gap Year Reddit Questions Answered by CanGap Ambassador Claire
Claire - 00:00 Welcome back! Today, I'm going to be answering some of Reddit's Top Gap Year questions. Currently I'm on a Gap Year, I am...
Almeera Eman
Apr 25, 20225 min read


Meet Anthony!
Transcript Anthony - 00:00 How do I even start this? I have never done this before! Hi, my name is Anthony Russell and I am an artist and...
Almeera Eman
Apr 20, 20223 min read


How a Gap Year Reduces COVID and Post-Secondary Burnout
Raise your hand if you are feeling burnt out. If your hand is up, know you are not alone. Parents are burnt out, teachers are burnt out,...
Almeera Eman
Apr 15, 20222 min read


What It’s Like To Spend A Gap Year At Neuchâtel Junior College in Switzerland with Jack Moser
If you've ever dreamt of going to Switzerland, you’ll wanna hear Jack Moser’s story about his gap year at Neuchâtel Junior College. In...
Almeera Eman
Apr 1, 20222 min read
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