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The American Gap Association is a great resource for those taking a Gap Year.
They have compiled a great FREE guide on how to plan a gap year.
You can download their guide Here!
For a Christian perspective on Gap Years, please check out “God in the Gap Year” by Derek Melby. You can download this resources here.
This article is a list of statistics that are taken from various studies about the benefits of a gap year. The article also gives this image which explains the reasons why students choose to participate in a gap year.
Here are some of the stats that caught my attention.
Please note: There is currently a huge need for research and statistics among Gap Year Participants. Many of the studies listed were not conducted on American students, and did not have a large subject base.
While Gap Years are not for everyone, they definitely have benefits. If you are considering a gap year, here is an article to get you started.
Taking a “Gap Year” after high school is becoming more common in the Western world. While exact details are difficult to determine, but it is clear that interest and enrollment in gap year programs is growing substantially. If you want to read some statistics on Gap Year, Please check out this site.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will be posting information and articles on this topic. I am also compiling a list of resources for those considering a gap year.
I came across this article on Forbes that I wanted to share with you.
How much does the average 20-something save? What are other 20-somethings earning? How are YOU doing financially compared to other young adults your age? Continue reading
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When I was going through college, there would be a salesperson outside our cafeteria everyday trying to get us to register for a credit card. In return for signing our name, we would receive a free t-shirt, a 2-liter of soda (usually Mountain Dew), or a $10 gift card for pizza. Preying upon the innocent, their tactics were shady, and their persistence was relentless.
The Credit Card Act of 2009 eliminated excessive marketing of credit cards to young people. It prohibits companies from wooing students with T-shirts, free pizza and other free gifts at university-sponsored events. This legislative act also requires those under the age of 21 to prove they have an independent income before applying for a credit card.
In spite of these safety provisions, emerging adults are racking up more debt than ever before. Here are a few statistics:
Please Note: These numbers only reflect their amount of credit card debt. We haven’t even mentioned the average amount of educational debt which is more than 35k. (Source) Overwhelmed by this burden, many college students do not even know their current student loan balance. (Source)
As someone who cares about emerging adults, it is time to begin discussing…
In our discussions, we must acknowledge that debt is not a problem of emerging adults, but is an epidemic that affects Christians of all ages.
Maybe the whole problem is that emerging adults have learned from watching us, and our inability to respond to consumerism.
Leave a comment below to express your thoughts or leave a link to a resources on finances.
Financial Resources:
Dr. G. David Boyd is the Founder and Managing Director of EA Resources, a non-profit designed to equip parents and churches to minister to emerging adults.
This article attempts to give an overview of student credit card use by presenting some statistics taken from Sallie Mae’s National Study of Usage Rates and Trends of Undergraduate Student Credit Card Use released in April 2009.
I found this video on you-tube, and if you care about Millennials, and the future of the church…
This sarcastic perspective of the Millennial Exodus will definitely cause some laughter.
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Several years ago I became good friends with a guy who remodeled houses. He worked a lot of small jobs, often bathroom makeovers, and he was passionate about what he did. He never cut corners, and he often added “extras” even when they would likely go unnoticed. He was a devout Christian who took pride in running an ethically grounded business, and he looked for opportunities to talk about his faith with his customers. Beyond all that, he made a point of donating usable lumber, fixtures, and furniture that he removed in various projects to people or organizations who needed those things. This was extra work, but he figured it was a way to help those without many resources, while also reducing the waste that would end up in a landfill.
Bryan Dik is associate professor of counseling psychology at Colorado State University and is co-founder and is Chief Science Officer for jobZology. He is co-author of Make Your Job a Calling: How the Psychology of Vocation Can Change Your Life at Work. Read his other post on the psychology and theology of vocation here and here.
Almost everyday, it seems, there’s a new story about how “Millennials are leaving the church.” But there’s a problem with these trend pieces: They aren’t true. American Christianity still has plenty of Millennials — they’re just not necessarily in white churches. Continue reading
This week, I am presenting a conference for parents and adolescents on Autonomy this Saturday, November 7 at Christian Life Academy in Farmington, Minnesota.
This workshop is completely free, but to help us prepare we are requesting that you please RSVP to Miss Heather Meyen, 651-463-4545 or hmeyen@christianlifeschool.org if you plan to attend. This unique workshop is designed for parents of 7th-12th graders and their students to attend together!
Who’s the Boss?: Directions to Adulthood
Autonomy is an essential developmental step towards becoming an adult. This seminar is designed to increase communication and improve your relationship with your child as you together explore the Biblical definition of autonomy. We will begin by exploring what autonomy means, and then give you and your child opportunities to evaluate their journey towards adulthood. The morning will include several conversation breaks for you and your child (discussion questions provided) that will cause you to think, listen, laugh, and grow.
If you are interested in hosting a conference or workshop with Dr. Boyd, you can reach him at gdavid@earesources.org.
