{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695d36b239d31c8588344aa8/695d36d38e6dd12efbf980db?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Our Friends: How To Take a Gap Year","description":"<p>Hi listeners! We're off from the holiday but wanted to share an episode of another Slate show that we think you'll love:</p><p>Leo is a high-achieving high school senior on the cusp of graduation. Growing up in a rigorous school environment he faced endless pressure to follow the expected track of attending an elite university and eventually securing a good job. Yet, Leo feels slightly unfulfilled and is curious what an alternative path might look like. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace is joined by <a href=\"https://www.abbyfalik.com/\">Abby Falik</a>, founder of <a href=\"https://www.theflightschool.org/\">The Flight School</a>, and organization dedicate to helping students and parents rethink and reshape their education. Abby shares her insights and experience guiding students through gap years so they find their own way.</p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this episode check out: <a href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/07/how-to-help-young-adults-be-independent\">How To Parent Less</a></p><p><br></p><p>Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at <a href=\"mailto:howto@slate.com\">howto@slate.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127\">Apple</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw\">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen.</p><p><br></p><p>How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis. </p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}