How to Plan a Gap Year (at Any Age) with Julia Rogers

Are you considering a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers is a professional gap year coach and founder of EnRoute Consulting, a social enterprise dedicated to fueling the gap year movement and developing a generation of compassionate and resourceful global citizens. No matter your age, this episode has a ton of value! Julia shares her best advice for tackling a gap year from a mindset perspective, questions to consider when planning, how to afford a gap year, and available programs and resources. What life skills or goals would you want to accomplish with a gap year or career break? Where would you go? I'd love for you to share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1 Tune in to Learn: How Julia discovered her passion for travel The transformative experience of a gap year and what it was like to spend 10 months in Tanzania The importance of intentionality and embracing the journey without an end goal What inspired Julia to become a gap year coach What the Gap Year Association does and advice on finding a program that’s right for you Her thoughts on investing in a gap year vs. higher education The smartest way to approach a gap year without getting into debt Julia’s #1 piece of advice for someone considering a gap year and for creating your dream job Her favorite travel destinations and where she would go on a family gap year And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card Learn more about EnRoute Consulting Check out the Gap Year Association Find meaningful programs abroad with Go Overseas Listen to Julia’s podcast, Gap Year Radio Follow Julia on Facebook and Instagram Want More? How To Take An Adult Gap Year w/ Brooke Thayer Round The World Travel + GAP Year For All! With Sean Keener from BootsnAll.com Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices