Have your students ever expressed interest in taking a gap year? A gap year is more than just time off! It’s a deliberate period to explore personal, practical, and professional interests before transitioning to post-secondary education. Under the right circumstances, and with intentional planning, a gap year could be the perfect option for some students.

This is a topic we’ve never discussed on the podcast before, so I’m excited to talk about it today. Gap year education expert, Julia Rogers, joins me in this episode to break down exactly what a gap year is (and isn’t) and to share various gap year opportunities for your high school students. 

From traveling in Europe to working locally or taking a structured experiential semester, the possibilities for a gap year are endless. After listening to this conversation, you’ll have plenty of resources to share with students and parents…and you might even find that you’re interested in taking your own gap year!

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Resource: Editable Scholarship Spreadsheet - https://counselorclique.com/scholarship
• Resource: Join the GYA Annual Membership for $10 with code GYEM2024 - https://www.gapyearassociation.org/gya-membership/high-school-college-counselors/
• Resource: The Gap Year Association
• Resource: Gap Year Planning Guide
• Resource: Gap Year Exploration Month
• Resource: Go Overseas
• Resource: USA Gap Year Fairs
• Resource: TeenLife
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