planning advice
Gap Year Resources for Educational Counselors
Submitted by Paul on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 16:20
I recently discovered a gap year planning resource that I recommend bookmarking if you are an educational counselor, parent, or student planning a gap year or anyone with an interest in learning more about gap years.
Gap Year Nutritional Facts by Ethan Knight, Executive Director at Carpe Diem Education in Portland Oregon is a compilation of videos, information, and presentations for Educational Counselors and those who are looking for more information about Gap Years.
The Wide World of Gap Years
Submitted by Liz on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 23:00
The Wide World of Gap Years
by Robin Pendoley, Co-Founder & CEO of Thinking Beyond Borders
Exploring gap year options is not always an easy task. Here are some quick tips to help you find all of the options and begin to narrow them down to the best fit for you.
Where Do I Find Gap Year Options?
Unfortunately, there is no single source for information on every gap year opportunity. However, there are some great places to gather the options:
* Your High School Guidance Counselor – Many guidance counselors encourage students to consider a gap year during the college planning process. Visit your counseling office to ask for brochures and recommendations from the educators you know and trust.
An Affordable Gap Year, Part I
Submitted by Paul on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 23:13
Julia Levine of EnRoute Consulting discusses affordable, varied and very exciting Gap Year Options. If you need assistance planning a gap year, or just have general questions on affordable options, contact Julia directly at EnRoute Consulting
An Affordable Gap Year, Part I
Some elements of a gap year are essential: exploration of a personal interest, traveling domestically or abroad, pushing your comfort zone and opening yourself up to new experiences. There is one thing that a gap year doesn’t have to be: expensive.
Gap Year Counselor Standing by to Assist You!
Submitted by Paul on Mon, 05/30/2011 - 15:42
Julia Levine is an experienced Gap Year Adviser, based in Vermont, whose passion is to help students and parents across the country plan effective gap year experiences. In the coming months, Julia will be contributing valuable Gap Year planning advice to our readers. Read her first post below, then visit her at EnRoute Consulting to have her answer your questions and help you plan your gap year!
Mapping the Gap:
How a Gap Year Adviser Can Help You Make the Most of Your Gap Year
By Julia Levine, Director, EnRoute Consulting