Gap Year Radio
Gap Year Radio is a podcast that brings you information and inspiration to plan a life-changing gap year adventure.
We focus on bringing you interviews from people from across the gap year spectrum - people who run or lead gap year programs, gap year alumni who can tell you about adventures and travel experts who can give you advice on how to turn your dream of a year out into a reality.
Intro music credits:
Quasi Motion Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Aupair Life in Italy: Nancy's Gap Year as a Nanny in Palermo
Nancy hit pause on her engineering degree and found herself living solo in Palermo, Italy, caring for two kids and soaking in the rich, sensory experience of Sicilian life. In this episode, she share…
00:28:54 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Cultivating Creativity – Dillon's Gap Year Exploring Art, Place and Presence
In this episode of Gap Year Radio, Julia talks with Dillon Sheekey, an alum who used his gap year to reconnect with his creativity and develop a deeper sense of presence and purpose. Through three di…
00:25:49 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Frequently Wondered Questions FWQ – Why Should I Take a Gap Year?
Welcome back to another installment of our Frequently Wondered Questions series, where we answer some of the most common questions about gap years.
Today, we're tackling one of the biggest ones: “Why…
00:10:41 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
A Purposeful Pause: Connor’s Internship Experience in Boston
Not every gap year takes place before college - and not every gap experience involves travel. In this episode of Gap Year Radio, we explore what it looks like to bring intentionality into a mid-colle…
00:24:11 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Frequently Wondered Questions FWQ: How Do I Budget for My Gap Year?
In this episode of Gap Year Radio, host Julia Rogers dives into the essential topic of budgeting for your gap year. From understanding what your gap year expenses might look like to exploring creativ…
00:16:03 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Duke’s Gap Year Program in Action: Katarina’s Adventures from Moldova to Mount Kilimanjaro
It’s college decision season! If you’re considering a gap year but wondering how to fund it—or if colleges even support it—this episode is for you. Duke University is one of the few schools in the U.…
00:38:16 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Frequently Wondered Questions FWQ: Making the Most of Unstructured Time on Your Gap Year
In this installment of Frequently Wondered Questions on Gap Year Radio, host Julia Rogers discusses how to effectively utilize unstructured time during a gap year.
From short periods of downtime to…
00:20:35 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Mindfulness, Music & Monasteries: Getting Zen with Ben
In this episode of Gap Year Radio, host Julia Rogers speaks with Ben, a gap year alum who integrated mindfulness practices into his varied experiences. Ben recounts his journey, highlighting his resi…
00:39:32 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Frequently Wondered Questions: FWQ: Who Takes a Gap Year?
One of the biggest myths about gap years? That they’re only for certain types of students. In this episode, host Julia Rogers breaks down this misconception and explores how gap time can benefit stud…
00:19:58 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Abby & Elena: Student and Parent Perspectives on Gapping
In this episode of Gap Year Radio, host Julia Rogers chats with Abby, a gap year alum and current aerospace engineering student, and her mom, Elena, about Abby’s incredible year of exploration and gr…
00:39:58 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Welcome to Season 9: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Welcome back to Gap Year Radio! After a 2024 hiatus, we’re thrilled to kick off Season 9 with a very special episode. Big changes are in the air, and we’re sharing all the updates, memories, and exci…
00:25:03 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Ep. 809 Mindful Volunteering Part II: Student Voices
This episode we are super excited to welcome two more guests for our Mindful Volunteering Part 2 episode, Emily and Andrei. These two are former students of Claire Bennet from our Mindful Volunteerin…
00:36:29 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Ep. 808 Mindful Volunteering: All About "Learning Service" with Claire Bennett
On this episode of Gap Year Radio we are so excited to welcome Claire Bennet, co-author of the book Learning Service: The Essential Guide to Volunteering Abroad. On this episode, she discusses with u…
00:46:32 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Ep. 807 Ethical Animal Volunteering with Nora Livingstone of Animal Experience International
On today's pod we are excited to welcome Nora Livingstone, the cofounder and volunteer coordinator of Animal Experience International, which is an organization that offers ethical and life-changing t…
00:58:05 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Ep. 806 Trailblazer Journey Fleishman Tackles the PCT on Her Gap Year
Happy Gap Year Exploration Month! In this special before-and-after episode of Gap Year Radio, we embark on an awe-inspiring conversation with Journey Fleishman, a remarkable gap year student who unde…
00:45:09 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Ep. 805 Talking Gap Year Exploration Month & Where to Travel in 2024 with Julia & Margo
Happy October, and welcome to Gap Year Exploration Month! Julia and Margo are excited to chat with the listeners this episode about the many opportunities coming up this month to #explorethegapyear, …
00:51:42 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
Ep. 804 Gap Year Accessibility with Johileny Meran: Empowering Students with Disabilities to Travel the World
Join us as traveler and disability advocate Johileny Meran shares invaluable insights on how to empower students with disabilities to explore the world. We discuss her study abroad experience in Lond…
00:48:40 |
Mon 03 Jul 2023
Ep. 803 The Gap Year Sex Talk with Sarah Byrden of The Elemental Self
We are thrilled to have Sarah Bryden of the Elemental Self on this episode to discuss sexual education, emerging sexuality and healthy relationships to self and others with emerging adults and gap ye…
00:48:34 |
Mon 08 May 2023
Ep. 802 Managing Personal Safety on Your Gap Year with Dave Dennis of Cornerstone Safety Group
Today on the pod we have Dave Dennis joining us from Cornerstone Safety Group. Dave is co-founder and Executive Director of Cornerstone Safety Group, a risk management services company supporting tra…
00:42:42 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
Ep. 802 Managing Personal Safety on Your Gap Year with Dave Dennis of Cornerstone Safety Group
Today on the pod we have Dave Dennis joining us from Cornerstone Safety Group. Dave is co-founder and Executive Director of Cornerstone Safety Group, a risk management services company supporting tra…
00:42:42 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
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