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An Intro to Investing (and why you should get started on your Gap Year) with CanGap Ambassador Anuj
AJ - 00:00 Hello everyone, my name is AJ and welcome back to the Canadian Gap Year Association channel. I'm one of the Gap Year...
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Oct 8, 20217 min read
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Meet Grace!
Grace - 00:00 Hey, what's up you guys? My name is Grace Keeping and this is my first ever YouTube video. I'm super excited about it and...
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Oct 8, 20213 min read
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Navigating Gap Year Stigma with CanGap Ambassador Claire
Claire - 00:01 Hey guys, welcome back to the Canadian Gap Year Association YouTube channel. My name is Claire and today I'm going to be...
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Oct 8, 20213 min read
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Meet Anuj!
AJ - 00:00 Hello everyone, my name is AJ and it is my true honor to be a Gap Year Ambassador for the Canadian Gap Year Association. I...
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Oct 8, 20213 min read
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Learning Service with THE Expert: Claire Bennett
Claire Bennett is the CoFounder of the organization Learning Service: Rethinking Volunteer Travel and the author of Learning Service: The...
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Sep 28, 20213 min read
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Alum Series: Madelyn Talks Katimavik and Mid-Uni Breaks
Madelyn Steed, the Board Member and Co-Founder of the CanGap Association shares how her Gap Year came about and her developmental...
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Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Gap Year Frosh Week: Beat FOMO with the Ultimate Frosh Week!
Today we are talking about one of the worst feelings ever, FOMO, the fear of missing out! September is the month that only elevates these...
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Sep 5, 20213 min read
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Gapper Series: The Value of Learning a Language on your Gap Year with Sandy
When we think about exploring different cultures, oftentimes we think about places outside of our Canadian border, places like Santorini,...
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Sep 2, 20212 min read
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Gapper Series: Olivier Shares his Thoughts on Entrepreneurship
Most grade 12’s are presented with 3 options for Post-Secondary. University, College, or the Workplace. However, are these the only...
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Aug 25, 20214 min read
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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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Aug 22, 20215 min read
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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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Aug 17, 20215 min read
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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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Aug 9, 20215 min read
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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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Jul 22, 20213 min read
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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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Apr 4, 20214 min read
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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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Mar 2, 20213 min read
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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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Feb 23, 20214 min read
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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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Feb 16, 20212 min read
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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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Feb 9, 20214 min read
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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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Feb 2, 20213 min read
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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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Jan 26, 20213 min read
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