A gap year or month is usually when students take time off between school and college or college and work to travel alone or with friends.
The same can take place for adults after working for 5-7 years or more. It’s not about parties or living it up but rather self exploration, learning new things and wanting a fresh start.
After working for many yea ... Show More
Aug 24
Alison Wood Brooks: The Science Behind Great Conversations
Jay sits down with Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, to explore what makes great conversations actually work and where most of us get it wrong. Together, they unpack how to choose bett ... Show More
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Aug 19
Ask Jay: How Do I Let Go?
In the very first episode of Ask Jay, a new series where listeners send in voice notes with their biggest questions, Jay explores what it really means to let go when your heart is still holding on. Through four deeply personal stories, he unpacks the difference between love and t ... Show More
38m 35s
Dec 2019
What's a gap year anyway?
<p>Chuck thought a gap year was post college. Turns out, it's a post high school year off from academics, where you travel the world, help others, and find yourself. Should you do it? We say "yes!" If you can afford it that is. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a ... Show More
51m 31s
Feb 2025
542- Gap Year Pros and Cons for Neurodivergent Students
<p>Some teens, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year after high school. Carolyn K. Jeppsen goes over the different options, and benefits and drawbacks to weigh as you make your decision.</p> <p><strong>Gap ... Show More
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