6 reasons I'm glad I took a GAP YEAR + over $35,000 in gap year scholarships 💰

I'm only halfway through my gap year but I've already had so many valuable experiences that I'm convinced this is one of the best decisions I've ever made. In this video I wanted to recap 6 reasons (so far) that I'm really glad I took a gap year - how it helped me to gain skills, see more of the world, and become more independent.

This video is in collaboration with the Gap Year Association's Gap Year Exploration Month #explorethegapyear. Throughout this month, there will be in-person gap year fairs, online webinars to answer your gap year questions, and scholarship contests. If you're considering taking a gap year, please take advantage of these resources! (I wish I had known I could win $3,000 for my gap year 😭 but now I'm trying to help the next generation of gappers instead, hahaha)

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✨ s c h o l a r s h i p s ✨

→ the $500 social media contests (scroll down the page to find them) | https://bit.ly/2HmbUjJ
→ Travel Access Project $3,000 scholarships | https://bit.ly/39DjUJA
→ Go Overseas x USA Gap Year Fairs $3,000 scholarships | https://bit.ly/2tWwN1V

✨ o t h e r r e s o u r c e s ✨

→ a helpful quick guide to gap years | https://bit.ly/2vzCnaS
→ learn more about Gap Year Exploration Month | https://bit.ly/2HmbUjJ
→ calendar of GYEM webinars | https://bit.ly/37vmZK2
→ GYEM full event calendar | https://bit.ly/39Lg9Sr
→ check out my gap year Q&A with Ambar Khawaja, answering your questions about gap year loneliness, judgment, and other struggles | https://www.theblissbean.com/blog/gap...

✨ t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s ✨

1:43 - it made me more excited for college
2:32 - it made me more independent
3:26 - it helped my college applications process
4:29 - I had experience working as a photographer
5:23 - I was able to grow this YouTube channel
6:05 - it's a great resume booster
7:15 - what is Gap Year Exploration Month + SCHOLARSHIPS!

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My name is Beatrice. I blog about mindfulness and simple productivity habits to help high-achievers like you find balance and happiness in their life. I hope to inspire you to live your best life with actionable tips and inspiration. I’m so happy you’re here!

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