{"id":620999,"date":"2024-04-18T17:27:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T14:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-plan-a-gap-year-2\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T17:27:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T14:27:29","slug":"how-to-plan-a-gap-year-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-plan-a-gap-year-2\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Plan a Gap Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dc615263ca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dc615263ca\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-plan-a-gap-year-2\/#Gap_year_programs\" >Gap year programs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-plan-a-gap-year-2\/#Resources\" >Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-plan-a-gap-year-2\/#Get_the_Best_of_Macleans_straight_to_your_inbox\" >Get the Best of Maclean\u2019s straight to your inbox.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block \">\n<div class=\"ad-free-zone\">\n<div class=\" mx-auto max-w-full w-full -mt-20 laptop:mt-0 laptop:pt-20 max-w-[600px] laptop:max-w-[945px]\">\n<div class=\" max-w-full aspect-[945_\/_630] laptop:h-[630px]\"><img alt=\"CanGap\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\" style=\"color:transparent\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 945px\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FByline_-Courtesy-of-CanGap-by-Brelan-Wong-solo-trip1.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\"\/><\/div>\n<p>This student planned her gap-year <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to Banff with the help of the Canadian Gap Year Association<span class=\"all-small-caps text-grey\"> <!-- -->Kael Hoffman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-[640px] laptop:max-w-[600px] mx-auto px-20 laptop:px-0 py-20 laptop:py-20\">\n<div class=\"text-smm leading-smm laptop:leading-smxl font-sans laptop:text-base text-grey font-lightmedium\">Interest in gap years is increasing. Here are tips to make the most of a year \u201coff.\u201d\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"author\">By ALEX MLYNEK<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-[640px] mx-auto py-20 px-20\">\n<div class=\"mb-8 flex gap-6\">\n<div class=\"relative inline-block\"><button aria-label=\"Sharing Button\" class=\"rounded-xl border border-grey-light px-12 py-6 hover:bg-grey-lighter transition-colors\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#share_svg__a)\"><path stroke=\"#121212\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M2.419 15.525c1.286-1.37 4.661-4.275 9.458-4.275V15l6.25-6.25-6.25-6.25v3.75c-4.125 0-9.413 3.941-10 9.027a.313.313 0 0 0 .542.248\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"share_svg__a\"><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M0 0h20v20H0z\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"fixed laptop:absolute max-laptop:bottom-0 laptop:top-[calc(100%+20px)] left-0 right-0 laptop:right-auto w-full laptop:w-[190px] p-20 rounded-lg bg-white font-sans shadow-[0px_0px_10px_rgba(0,0,0,0.15)] invisible\">\n<ul class=\"list-none p-0\">\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span>Copy Link<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span>Email<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span>X<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span>Whats<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a><\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"border-b border-b-grey-light text-dark last:border-b-0 group\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-10 py-7 group-last:pb-0 w-full font-light group\"><span>Reddit<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uppercase text-xs leading-normal font-sans text-grey font-lightmedium\">April 18, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap     undefined\">The seeds for Meg Somerville\u2019s gap year were planted way back in Grade 2. Her teacher had taken a year off to travel after his teaching degree, and made a point of sharing his experiences with his students. He told them about hanging out with orangutans in Borneo and displayed paraphernalia from his trip\u2014a rain stick from Australia, postcards from Cambodia and a big world map\u2014in the classroom. For the young Somerville, it was a window into a world she didn\u2019t yet know, but she knew she wanted to explore. Her interest in geography, history and other cultures blossomed throughout her school years. While her classmates were applying to universities, she planned her route: 25 countries, including the Czech Republic, Spain and Iceland. She needed money to fund her trip, so after graduating from high school, Somerville worked through the summer and fall as a cashier and at a warehouse. Then she took off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">An intentional year off between high school and university or college can be an eye-opening experience for many students, one where they gain new life skills to prepare them for school and work after graduation. For some, it\u2019s the perfect hiatus from learning about mandatory subjects, like math and English, to learning about the world\u2014and themselves. For others, it\u2019s an opportunity to take a breather and self-reflect after an intense high school experience. As for what to do during those 12 months? The options are wide open. Travel. Work. Upgrade courses or take new ones. Volunteer. Start a business. This widening of perspective can help a student zero in on a career path or narrow down interests before diving into further education.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">An intentional gap year can be so helpful that Harvard College even encourages its successful first-year applicants to take one. A page on their <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/college.harvard.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year-applicants\/considering-gap-year#:~:text=The%20admissions%20committee%20encourages%20admitted,granting%20program%20at%20another%20college.\">admissions site<\/a> reads, \u201cEach year, between 90 and 130 students defer their matriculation to Harvard College, and they report their experiences to be uniformly positive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">People who work with high schoolers report that interest in gap years is increasing. In the past, the idea of taking a year off might have made parents, and some students, worry that the student would lose motivation to continue on to post-secondary. The sense now, in a post-pandemic world, is that not all students are ready to jump into more schooling, for reasons that range from lack of maturity or life experience to feeling ill-prepared academically.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">But even before the pandemic, many students were arriving at university unprepared for what lay ahead. When Jay Gosselin worked as a recruiter for the University of Ottawa, he met many Grade 12 students who were struggling with the looming transition to post-secondary. The main issues? They were not confident, did not have a clear focus and were not excited about life after high school. Then when he worked in the university\u2019s co-op office, he received feedback from employers that students were missing many skills employers looked for, like dependability, curiosity, the willingness to work in teams, the ability to build interpersonal relationships and an awareness of how to prioritize tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">These experiences prompted Gosselin to leave the university and create Discover Year, a one-year certificate program for students who have graduated high school. During the year, students receive mentorship, participate in two work terms, attend workshops, do community service and have up to a month to travel. The idea, says Gosselin, is to help students understand who they are and get a better sense of the world, while gaining skills that will help them achieve what they want to accomplish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Not all students need a gap year, of course. Some are excited about post-secondary, are clear on their plans and have the maturity to manage their time and handle the pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">For the most part, schools only measure academic success when granting admission, so it\u2019s up to parents and the students themselves to determine whether the student is socially, emotionally and financially ready for the next phase of their education.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">While the term \u201cgap year\u201d may evoke visions of languishing on a couch, scrolling TikTok and eating junk food, experts are quick to note there\u2019s a difference between an intentional gap year and simply taking a year off.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Michelle Dittmer is a former teacher who founded the Canadian Gap Year Association, a non-profit organization that provides resources for students and families considering a gap year. She says gap years most commonly go awry when students aren\u2019t moving towards a clear goal\u2014whether that\u2019s to improve mental health, develop clarity on career aspirations or gain experience that will help reach future goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Isabella Kolbasenko is now a second-year student at Queen\u2019s University. She spent her gap year travelling to France and Italy, and later attended Discipleship Training School with an organization called Youth With a Mission in Hawaii and the Dominican Republic, which included time volunteering in pop-up health clinics. Her well-planned gap year met her goals of personal growth, deepening her faith, and resetting before she embarked on a ton of school to become a doctor; it also helped her narrow down the undergraduate program she wanted to pursue. She had been accepted into all but one of several undergrad programs she applied to in Grade 12, but discovered nursing as a pre-med program would be the best fit. \u201cI worked alongside nurses and doctors and paramedics and it was really cool to see hands-on health care. I like learning with my hands and immersing myself in experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">It\u2019s important to remember gap years can be made up of several different elements. Students may choose to travel for a few months, then also spend some time at home working or volunteering. They also don\u2019t need to involve spending a lot of money. Working or volunteering for a local organization that aligns with a person\u2019s interests and values can have just as much impact as a trip to a far-flung place. The mere fact that a gap year is self-directed\u2014that the student has agency over how to spend their time\u2014means the student is practising independence. That provides a sense of control and purpose, which will be beneficial in whatever the student decides to do next.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\"><strong>Logistical considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Of course, taking a year off between high school and university complicates the process and timing of applying and getting into university. On the one hand, there are advantages to applying for university or college while still in Grade 12. Students have the support of the school guidance team and the comfort of going through the experience with their peers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">That said, not all schools will allow a student to defer acceptance, so students may have to apply during their year off. Another consideration for students who plan to take courses during a gap year: many schools won\u2019t allow students to enrol in another post-secondary program if they accept and defer an admission offer, which may be a problem if the student is planning to take a few courses during the gap year. Some scholarships will also disqualify students if they don\u2019t attend post-secondary right after high school.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">For her part,\u00a0 Somerville applied to university the November after graduation, before leaving on her trip. She went back to her high school\u2019s guidance counsellor, who helped her with her applications. She found out she was accepted to York University while walking around a city in Spain, and has since graduated with a double major in philosophy and literature. She\u2019s immensely grateful to that Grade 2 teacher who inspired her to see the world. \u201cThe problem-solving and planning skills that you gain from travelling are so valuable to go into university with,\u201d she says. \u201cI met someone in my first week of university that didn\u2019t know how to do their own laundry. Meanwhile, I had done laundry on a different machine every week, in different languages.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gap_year_programs\"><\/span><strong>Gap year programs\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Students in this 10-month program receive life coaching every couple weeks, learn skills like financial planning, goal setting and resum\u00e9 writing, get to meet professionals in different fields, complete community service projects, take field trips to workplaces and schools, and more. They must also work and travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">While some of the curriculum is offered virtually, other elements are in-person (in Ottawa or Toronto). Completing the program remotely is an option, but they strongly encourage participants to attend a week-long immersive orientation in Ottawa at the beginning of the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$9,400; Discover Year is RESP-eligible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">In Projects Abroad\u2019s Global Gap Year Abroad program, students volunteer in organized conservation projects and health and education outreach programs, as well as sight-see, on three continents\u2014South America, East Africa and Asia. The program runs from September to March and includes time for independent travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">For students who can\u2019t commit to seven months away, six- to 10-week Gap Semester programs are also available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$23,250 for Global Gap Year Abroad; $7,345 to $8,795 for Gap Semester, plus flights, visas and insurance\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">GVI Canada arranges volunteer trips specifically aligned with the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals, and students can easily find one that matches their interests and career aspirations, whether that\u2019s conservation, education, public health or gender equality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Prices vary. For instance, an eight-week trip to Thailand to help with a conservation project for elephants and sea turtles is $11,495. In Cambodia, students can volunteer for a gender-equality project for as little as one week for $1,845, plus flights, visas and insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Katimavik\u2019s FuturePerfect is a 14-week program where participants get paid work in the tourism industry in a Canadian city (last year, it was Quebec City), as well as free accommodations, utilities, home phone and internet, training and workshops. Travel expenses are also covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">The program is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 18 to 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resources\"><\/span><strong>Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\"><strong>Canadian Gap Year Association<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Information and resources for those planning a gap year, and their parents, including a Gap Year Expo, budgeting and planning templates and a free program called Gap Year GPS, which includes goal-setting workshops and several months of meetings, workshops, coaching, and access to a mentor alongside a cohort of other gappers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\"><strong>International Experience Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">A government site where Canadians aged 18 to 35 can apply to work in one of more than 30 countries, or reach out to one of the recognized organizations on IEC\u2019s list for assistance with finding employment and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligndefault \"><img alt=\"alt tag missing\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FCOVER_Uni2024_DRE-scaled.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\"\/><figcaption class=\"w-full text-left\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">This article is from the <em>Maclean\u2019s <\/em>2024 University Guidebook, available for purchase for $19.99 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/canadianmags.ca\/products\/macleans-2024-university-guidebook\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block \">\n<div class=\"ad-free-zone laptop:px-0\">\n<div class=\"max-w-screen-desktop mx-auto px-20 tablet:px-40\">\n<div class=\"wp-newsletter-signup max-w-screen-desktop mx-auto w-full py-20 my-20 tablet:my-40 tablet:py-80&#10;          border-t-3 tablet:border-t-[6px] border-dark bg-white\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col tablet:flex-row max-w-[800px] w-full mx-auto tablet:items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col tablet:w-7\/12 space-y-10 text-center tablet:text-left px-20\">\n<h2 class=\"text-red\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Best_of_Macleans_straight_to_your_inbox\"><\/span>Get the Best of <em>Maclean\u2019s<\/em> straight to your inbox.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"newsletter-subtitle font-sans text-sm leading-xm tablet:leading-smm font-lightmedium text-grey\">Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>, commentary, analysis and promotions. 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