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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...
Almeera Eman
Aug 22, 20215 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Aug 17, 20215 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Aug 9, 20215 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jul 22, 20213 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Apr 4, 20214 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Mar 2, 20213 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Feb 23, 20214 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Feb 16, 20212 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Feb 9, 20214 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Feb 2, 20213 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jan 26, 20213 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jan 19, 20213 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jan 12, 20213 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Jan 5, 20216 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Dec 29, 20203 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Dec 22, 20202 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Dec 15, 20203 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Dec 8, 20202 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Nov 30, 20203 min read


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...
Almeera Eman
Nov 24, 20203 min read
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