In this episode of Gap Year Radio, host Julia Rogers discusses how to effectively utilize unstructured time during a gap year. From short periods of downtime to longer stretches at your disposal, Julia offers practical advice on using this time to develop new skills, rest, and even earn money. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, setting goals, and staying organized with time-blocking techniques. Additionally, Julia introduces the ‘three P’s’ – people, place, and purpose – as key factors in creating a meaningful and fulfilling unstructured portion of your gap year experience.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Gap Year Radio
00:15 Understanding Unstructured Time
02:58 Strategies for Short Unstructured Periods
05:50 Managing Longer Unstructured Periods
06:16 The Three P’s: People, Place, and Purpose
11:06 Practical Tips for Structuring Your Time
18:58 Concluding Thoughts and Resources
Resources:
Gap Year Webinar March 13: Register here
Gap Year Parent Webinar Series: Register Here: enroutegapyear.com/parents
Bliss bean on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBlissBean
EnRoute Consulting: Julia’s gap year counseling service- if you are interested in working together, get in touch at enroutegapyear.com