Almeera Eman
Why September's Actions will Make or Break your Gap Year
Happy New Year! Well, it’s not actually January, but doesn’t September feel like New Years anyway? A new season, new academic year and so...
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Almeera Eman
Jul 22, 202313 min read
How to Support your Kid’s Wacky Idea
Has your young person ever had the idea of starting their own business, launching a youtube channel, or making a living out of their...
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Almeera Eman
Jun 30, 202310 min read
2SLGBTQ+ Considerations for a Gap Year (a starting place)
Are you a gapper or do you have a gapping kid part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community? You are not alone and this episode is for you! A gap year...
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Almeera Eman
May 19, 202327 min read
Why Travel and Experiential Programs are Critical in 2023 with Carpe Diem's ED, Adam
In today’s episode, we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Carpe Diem’s ED, Adam! Such a kindred spirit who shares his experience...
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Almeera Eman
May 6, 20239 min read
The 3 Most Challenging Times of Year for Gappers
Taking a gap year can be a roller coaster of emotion and experiences. It's full of highs and lows, and each experience gives the gapper...
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Almeera Eman
Apr 14, 202327 min read
Unserious Careers - How taking time to figure it out pays off in health, happiness and success
What comes to mind when you hear the word Career? Does it evoke feelings of fear, anxiousness or overwhelm? Do you perceive it as a one...
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Almeera Eman
Mar 31, 202316 min read
Talking to your Teen about Taking a Gap Year
Most parents would think that if they offered their teenager an opportunity to take a gap year, they would say yes in a heartbeat!...
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Almeera Eman
Mar 3, 202318 min read
What skill deficits exist for teens in 2023 - Jay Gosselin and Michelle Dittmer's Observations
In today’s episode we invite the fabulous Jay Gosselin from Discover Year, a certified Canadian post-secondary program that fosters...
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Almeera Eman
Feb 17, 202315 min read
Fear is running your kids life and what you can do about it
Do you ever wonder what’s holding your young person back from applying for that job, trying out for the sports team or even asking that...
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Almeera Eman
Dec 30, 202215 min read
The Top 3 Parental Concerns about taking a Gap Year
We asked parents about their biggest concerns with their young person taking a gap year, and across the board their top 3 answers were:...
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Almeera Eman
Dec 24, 202215 min read
Teen Behaviour: How to support your teen in their transition to adulthood
As a parent you always want the best for your teen, but sometimes it’s hard to see eye to eye on what the “best” is with your young...
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Almeera Eman
Dec 3, 202214 min read
How to use ScholarshipsCanada and SchoolFinder to plan your post-secondary journey post gap year
Imagine if there was a website that would match you to the perfect post-secondary institution, program, scholarships and career path that...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 18, 202220 min read
How to Win Scholarships - Leveraging your gap year to fund your university tuition
We all know post-secondary education is very expensive and a huge financial burden that students have to carry. Thank goodness for...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 4, 202216 min read
Planning a gap year with help from CanGap: Brelan's Story
In today’s episode we invited the incredible Brelan, a CanGap alum who dedicated her gap year to self-growth, becoming financially savvy...
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Almeera Eman
Oct 28, 202212 min read
Connecting your gap year to the metaverse - The role of digital credentials
Finding a job, education and credentialing look very different to what it has been in the past. Ever since entering the digital era, the...
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Almeera Eman
Oct 14, 202230 min read
Building a Portfolio on Your Gap Year - Tips from the Creative Pros
Are you looking to apply to an arts and design school but don’t know where or how to start? Does crafting your portfolio, writing your...
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Almeera Eman
Oct 7, 202214 min read
Biggest Gap Year Mistakes of 2022 (and how to beat them)
Calling all 2022/23 Gappers! With your gap year in full swing, there may be some challenges surfacing. Perhaps you’re having trouble with...
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Almeera Eman
Sep 19, 202222 min read
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...
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Jazzmine Raine
Sep 3, 20228 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!
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Almeera Eman
Aug 19, 202212 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?...
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