What key lifelong skills can a gap year, if planned in the right way, help to develop? And, how might having a gap year help students thrive when they move into higher education and the future world of work?
Our Head of Community, Max Humpston, sits down with Sahar Thomson, Admissions and Alumni Coordinator at Global Citizen Year, and three career guidance experts from different international schools and regions around the world to discuss the benefits of taking a gap year, perceptions of gap years in different regions globally, some of the pitfalls and challenges to be aware, as well as some of the practical and actionable advice they provide their students in their different school settings.
Guests include -
Sahar Thomson - Admissions and Alumni Coordinator at Global Citizen Year
Matthew Akitani - University and Careers Counsellor at Copenhagen International School, Denmark
Holly Heibein - Secondary School Counsellor at International School of Stavanger, Norway
Kyra Kellawan - Futures Lead at The British School of Barcelona, Spain
