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Lydia Hodgson is a college opt-out who has a story different from anyone that I know. She took a gap year, backpacking her way across Europe alone.
She joins me today to talk about gap years, traveling, and self-education.
“There’s danger everywhere, so you might as well just go for it.” -Lydia
We cover:
- How to plan ahead for a gap year.
- Why everyone should take a gap year.
- The mindsets you need to complete a successful gap year.
- The skills you get from a gap year.
- What it’s like to travel abroad.
- How to save for a long trip.
- The skills you gain from travel.
- Why Lydia chose to opt out of college after her year of travel.
Links:
- Lydia’s website: lydiahodgson.com
- Lydia’s blog post on Why Everyone Should Consider a Gap Year