52: Reevaluating the Transition into Adulthood with Abby Falik

Abby Falik is the Founder & CEO of Global Citizen Year, an award-winning social entrepreneur, and an expert on the changing landscape of education. 

She is a frequent speaker and writer, and has been featured in prominent forums and news outlets including the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Fast Company Innovation Festival, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and NPR. 

Join us for this reevaluation of the transition into adulthood, developing power skills, and becoming global citizens, change-makers, and leaders.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• How Abby combined her experience with travel, education, and non-profits to create and build Global Citizen Year
• Re-imagining the transition into adulthood
• How GCY reduces barriers to travel for students
• A globally oriented generation and what that means for international experiences
• REAL power skills for the 21st century
• The importance of students knowing their why and forging their own paths
• What is the purpose of education and why education and school are not the same thing
• The Peace Corps, how outdated it is, and what a parallel call to action might look like today

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Abby on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter and learn more about her here
• Visit globalcitizenyear.org to learn more about their re-imagining of the transition to adulthood
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, sign up for a  webinar and check out our project library
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

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