Join Maggie O’Brien, founder of Uncommon Futures, and Alex Biddle, Outreach Manager at Where There Be Dragons, for an honest and inspiring conversation about how a gap year can transform your path toward college, career, and life beyond. Drawing from her own story of buying a one-way ticket to Nepal before college, alongside insights from college admissions leaders, Maggie will explore:
- Why achievement culture and burnout are reshaping how we think about school and preparing for your future
- How gap years can build adaptability, creativity, and purpose to meet the growing needs of a rapidly advancing, AI-powered world
- What selective colleges really think about gap years, and how to navigate the deferral process successfully
- A simple framework to design an intentional gap year
This webinar is perfect for high school students, parents, and educators curious about how a well-designed gap year helps you become a stronger candidate for college and future careers, as well as a better human living a more meaningful life. There will also be a chance to learn more about Where There Be Dragons programs, as well as a Q and A.