gap years

Have you ever wondered how to steer your child through the labyrinth of education to a fulfilling career? Join Davies Owens and Deborah Allen, as they unpack the art of nurturing K-12 students toward their unique callings and the thoughtful choices that shape their future. Amidst a landscape where the value of a college degree is hotly debated, they address parental concerns, the significance of gap years, and how tools like the Highlands Ability Battery can provide clarity and direction for those pivotal life decisions.

As they navigate the pressures of an achievement-driven society, their conversation takes a heartfelt turn towards the identities of our children. They question the treacherous balance between accomplishments and authentic self-worth, probing the myth of certitude that haunts many parents and educators. The labyrinth of life demands a faithful, step-by-step approach, and we discuss the importance of fostering a whole-person lifestyle for our kids, ensuring they know their worth extends far beyond their list of achievements.

Finally, they hone in on the transition from high school to the world beyond, where classical Christian education and career counseling interlace to offer a beacon for the journey. They explore the evolving role of college advisors, suggesting an expanded focus to guide students not only to college but toward their calling and contribution to the common good. This episode is an essential listen for anyone invested in guiding the new generation to lead not just with their minds, but also with their hearts and hands.

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If you’ve taken out any student loans, you may recently have received notice that your student loan servicer is changing. We’ll explain what a student loan servicer is and why they’re making changes. If you haven’t yet started your college essay, we have tips to get you writing and editing this in time for regular decisions deadlines. Finally, if your student isn’t interested in applying to college right now, it might be time to consider a gap year. We’ll talk through how to think about that option.

What are you intending to do after you finish school and / or what were the options you considered? 

In the past few years, in the UK, there have been an increasing number of options about what young people can do after school... beyond the traditional full time university route. 

In this conversation with Anna Morrison from Amazing Apprenticeships and Conor Cotton from Not Going to Uni - we are reminded about exciting alternatives to full time university. 

Thinking about an apprenticeship? Degree apprenticeship? Gap year? Wondering if this is a good option for you? 

... and if you are concerned about how your parents would feel about you taking an alternative route to the traditional university one - that topic is not only addressed in this episode but in summer 2021, Anna and Conor are launching a podcast called "The Parent Perspective" so look out for that too. 

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Anna: anna@amazingapprenticeships.com 
Conor: conor@notgoingtouni.com 
Gina: gina@yourcareerandfuture.com 


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Wanting a break before starting college or looking for something interesting to do before applying? Rebecca Barr of Education First will join this week’s podcast to discuss gap year options through Education First. We also have advice on what to be doing now if you hope to be recruited athlete and project management tips for parents helping their students apply to college.

For students with an interest in the arts, whether visual, music, theatre, dance, and more, there are two primary college program options, the bachelor of fine arts, and the bachelor of arts. In this segment, we will take a close look at the benefits and drawbacks of each option and discuss which option might best suit students’ individual goals. In Office Hours, we’re discussing gap years. Including why students might opt for one and things to consider if you plan to pursue a gap year. Finally, we offer tips on identifying cash flow that might help you reduce the amount you need to borrow to pay for college.

When college students graduate, they have a grace period of a few months before they need to start repaying their student loans. As that grace period is coming to an end, we have some thoughts on getting started on the repayment portion. In other segments, we’ll discuss who should consider a gap year, and offer suggestions for next steps if you are deferred in the early round from any of your colleges of interest.

Students who are turned down by their first choice college sometimes hatch a plan to take a gap year and reapply in the hopes of a different decision. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of this approach. In Office Hours, we’ll be answering your college finance and admissions questions.

Last week we welcomed an international student studying in the US to our show. This week, we’re going to be discussing the ins and outs of applying if you are an international student interested in attending college in the US. With Malia Obama’s recent announcement that she’ll defer freshman year for a year, gap years are all over the news. We’re going to investigate the options and take a closer look at what you should consider before you decide to take a year off. Finally, we’ll be answering listener questions related to college finance.