The Canadian Gap Year Association just wrapped up on their incredible gap year tour! Michelle shares valuable insights from her coast-to-coast travels. Whether you are a highschool student, parent or educator, this episode is packed with gap year expert tips, gap year strategies and valuable resources to tap into. Unlock the potential of your own gap year adventure!

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Topics Discussed

• Community Connection: We explore the power of community and meaningful interactions, both within Canada and beyond, as essential components of a transformative gap year journey.
• Future Gappers: Listen to expert advice on navigating scholarships, deferrals, and other key aspects of planning a meaningful gap year experience.
• Parents: Discover why parents across the country are increasingly embracing the idea of a gap year for their children, gaining valuable insights into its benefits and opportunities.
• Educators: Learn how your peers are increasingly supportive of the gap year pathway, with over 400 professionals attending sessions to better understand and advocate for this transformative experience.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Deferring your University Acceptance: Hear from Michelle - https://youtu.be/JfhKMRCdWhQ?si=nBCSD8F3V2BTOUzV
• Deferring your University Acceptance: Hear from Gapper Rina - https://youtu.be/98-wcgSjG7o?si=BRzpjD-sR6ealksR
• Abbey’s Farming Gap Year: https://youtu.be/S8_FpByobuw?si=E9xsaZlw5bSJQ9FY
• Gap Year Planning Resources: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCu0-BzfrSPelZcO6qPx0yg1IUrmxahkL&si=J1QfHQVZC8hu6BNV
• Educator Resources: https://www.cangap.ca/educators
• Educator’s, Check out this Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCu0-BzfrSPccmg_qs4y0admd-CXqm1Ro&si=3rrqhksV4NnWKWcH
• Get support to light up your gap year! Book a free 30-min call: https://www.cangap.ca/call

Connect With The Canadian Gap Year Association

• Join “Gapper Connect” on Discord to connect with students thinking about a gap year, current Gappers, and alum all in one place! https://www.cangap.ca/gapperconnect
• Find more resources at the Can Gap website https://www.cangap.ca/
• Follow on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/cangapassociation/
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