Almeera Eman
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...
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Almeera Eman
Dec 22, 20202 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...
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Almeera Eman
Dec 15, 20203 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...
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Almeera Eman
Dec 8, 20202 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...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 30, 20203 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...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 24, 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...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Parent Series: A mother’s perspective on choosing to take a Gap Year with Mary Boynton
Every kid is different and so is their journey. Not everyone is meant to pursue post-secondary education right after highschool; a gap...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 10, 20201 min read
What is a Gap Year and How Will is Benefit Me?
A gap year goes beyond the backpackers you see on Instagram travelling the world. It takes guts to step away from a “normal” path, but...
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Almeera Eman
Nov 5, 20201 min read
A Climate Action Gap Year - Ideas and Tips from Kayne Boyall
Kayne Boyall is a Climate Champion, passionate about the environment and speaks to us all about how to take action. He talks about...
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Almeera Eman
Sep 7, 20201 min read
FROSH WEEK & Alum Series: Sam Demma
Sam Demma is a 20-year-old gap year alum and motivational speaker, podcast host of the High Performing Student and entrepreneur. Sam...
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Almeera Eman
Aug 25, 20203 min read
Episode 20: Gapper Series - Looking Forward to Gapping in 2020 with Azmain Abrer
Azmain is taking a gap year starting in September 2020. He just graduated from high school in Calgary, Alberta and decided that taking a...
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Almeera Eman
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Volunteering on your Gap Year with Lily Viggiano
Volunteering is a powerful way to use your gifts and talents in new ways, to build your experience and your resume and to find a sense of...
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Almeera Eman
Aug 10, 20203 min read
Last-minute tips for deciding on September University Plans
We are in the final countdown before school starts. In previous years there was excitement and preparation, but many families this year...
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Almeera Eman
Jul 28, 20205 min read
Episode 17: Tilt your future in your favour with Karena DeSouza
As futurist and host of Tilt the Future Podcast, Karena current observes trends and signs in the world around us in order to see what the...
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Almeera Eman
Jul 20, 20201 min read
Why Take a 2020 Gap Year
Deciding to take a gap year or not is no small decision. CanGap has been supporting families all throughout COVID and I wanted to share...
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Almeera Eman
Jul 14, 20207 min read
101 Small, Simple Things to do on Your Gap Year
If you are short on inspiration, we have provided a fun list of things you could get up to on your gap year. You might have some large...
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Almeera Eman
Jun 25, 20204 min read
Episode 15: Being called to action: How crisis can lead to purposeful work
NOTE: Please read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusions Statement There is so much going on right now that it can feel overwhelming. The...
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Almeera Eman
Jun 3, 20206 min read
Episode 14: Who should NOT take a Gap Year
Families are starting to feel the pressure for a post-secondary decision as the deadline for accepting an offer for fall 2020 gets...
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Almeera Eman
May 24, 20204 min read
Episode 13: Gaining experience and clarity through a gap year with Max Brauch
Max Brauch, originally from Toronto, started back at Concordia University in the fall of 2020 after a gap year built on gaining new...
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Almeera Eman
Apr 29, 20206 min read
Episode 12: Values-based Post-Secondary Decision Making in Uncertain Times
COVID-19 has forced everybody to slow down. With this extra time, people are taking the opportunity to refocus, re-center, and...
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