Laura Engler OL: 655 CAP Presentation GAP YEAR AND LEADERSHIP
WHY A GAP YEAR? Student growth Social change Leadership development Photo provided by:
ADVANTAGES
GOALS TEAMWORK CHALLENGE CHANGE GROWTH DEVELOP LEADERS Photo provided by:
COMMUNICATION Individual among hundreds to an individual alone Learning to tell a story Photos from:
TEAMWORK Collaboration Photos from:
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Africa Asia China South America United States Photos from:
CULTURAL Layers Low-context vs. high-context Individualism vs. Communitarianism Photos from: Ebermann, J. (n.d.). Mindful leadership in a multicultural environment – Part II. Retrieved from
CULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAMS Travel Cultural classes Learn a language Intern Teach English Photos from:
CHANGE Photos from:
STATUS QUO Different Challenging Photos from: Leadership: Challenging The Status Quo. (n.d.). Retrieved from quo/
ADVENTURE PROGRAMS Wildlife Sailing Outdoors Sports Photos from:
INNOVATION Photos from:
HIGHER EDUCATION Perspective Programs Deferment Photos from:
INDEPENDENCE Confidence Maturity Motivation Photos from: Real Freedom. (n.d.). Retrieved from
INTERNSHIP/WORK PROGRAMS Around the world Close to home Photos from:
GAP YEAR COST Type of ProgramLength of Program OptionsCost of programs (in US Dollars) Multi Country Volunteering 1 – 12 weeks$150 - $7,000 United States Volunteering Depends on the program and student expectations None cost money, a couple offer a $300 - $1800 monthly stipend, some offer an educational award Cultural Immersion 1 – 35 weeks $500 - $35,000 some are free of cost but students work to pay the room & board Adventure 2 – 16 weeks$1,500 - $9,000 Language Studies 1 – 4 weeks$200 - $2,800 Art, Music, Theater, & Media 1 – 16 weeks$200 - $15,000 Sailing & Tall Ships 2 – 52 weeksNo cost - $40,000 Environmental 1 – 16 weeksNo cost - $21,000 Outdoor & Wilderness 1 – 16 weeks$1,295 - $17,000 Sports 1 – 36 weeks$1,000 - $26,000 Miscellaneous (Archeological, Internship, Peace & Justice) 2 – 32 weeks$520 - $24,000
STUDENT EXPERIENCES Photos from: AmeriCorps. (n.d.). Retrieved from About Paris | Paris tourist information. (n.d.). Retrieved from
PERSONAL CONNECTION I struggled I wanted to explore I spent time away from home I wish this was offered when I was deciding on my education My experience
EDUCATION AND PERSONAL GROWTH?
FUTURE RESEARCH Student choices
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