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Experience a "college-like" environment with roommates in a 3-person/3-bedroom furnished apartment near the University of Toledo. Manage a real-world monthly budget, build friendships, create memories, and gain independence & autonomy.
Work 32 hours per week in a paid co-op position from a selection of local entry-level career paths. Develop your professional network, save money for your future, and "skill-stack." Strengthen your work ethic while developing resilience and connections.
Become financially savvy, explore alternatives to the traditional 4-year degree, set goals, and challenge yourself. Participate in group workshops and individual financial and career coaching. Make a plan for the next steps after your gap year.
Explore NW Ohio, plan weekend adventures, and cultivate new interests. Participate in fitness and social activities, get involved in community events and service projects. Build your social network, explore your faith and find your tribe.
The GapQuest: Gap Year Experience Roadmap
Philosophy & GPS System
Our "GapQuest GPS" system provides the right balance of structure and independence. The roadmap to success is filled with plenty of one-on-one and group guidance while allowing for freedom and choice to design a gap year that meets your individual goals. We believe that motivation is best fostered through meeting the three fundamental human needs of:
1) Autonomy (Independence)
2) Relatedness (Connection)
3) Competence (Mastery)
When people feel connected to a group, have control over their choices, and learn to master skills in a supportive environment, they are most motivated to reach their goals and find a sense of purpose. Our GPS system is based on the Self-Determination Theory of Motivation by Deci & Ryan.
