# 28 GAP YEAR PROGRAM || ADF Gap Year in the Navy ⚓
The Gen Z Career PlayBook
The Gen Z Career PlayBook
# 28 GAP YEAR PROGRAM || ADF Gap Year in the Navy ⚓
Mar 27, 2024 Season 3 Episode 28

In today's episode, we're joined by Abbey Harford, a recent graduate who embarked on an exciting Gap year experience. Abbey, a 19-year-old from Melbourne, shares her journey of joining the Royal Australian Navy through the ADF GAP Year program.

1. Introduction and Overview:
- Discover her motivations for applying and the emotions involved in leaving her familiar environment for this new adventure.

2. Challenges and Growth:
- Abbey reflects on the challenges she faced during her Navy GAP Year and discusses how she overcame them.
- Gain insights into her personal growth and development throughout the program.

3. Memorable Experiences:
- Abbey shares one or two standout moments from her time in the Royal Australian Navy GAP Year that left a lasting impression on her.

4. Insights into Application Process:
- Learn more about the application and recruitment process for the Royal Australian Navy GAP Year from Abbey's perspective.
- Discover the key steps involved and any surprises or challenges encountered along the way.

5. Future Considerations:
- Considering her positive experience, Abbey discusses her thoughts on potentially returning to a career with the ADF or the Royal Australian Navy in the future.

6. Family Reactions and Support:
- Abbey reflects on her family's initial reactions to her decision to participate in the Navy GAP Year and how their opinions evolved over time.

7. Current Reflection:
- Abbey shares her biggest takeaways from the experience in terms of skill and personal development.
- Hear her thoughts on transitioning to tertiary studies and the impact her Navy Gap  Year had on her personal and professional perspectives.

8. Advice to Others:
- Abbey offers advice to students considering applying for the ADF GAP Year, especially those who may be hesitant or unsure about taking this path.


Below are some useful links if you are interested or just curious about an ADF Gap Year experience.

If you are interested in other services ensure you listen to previous episodes where we spoke with participants in the Army and Airforce services.


ADF GAP-YEAR: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year

NAVY GAP-YEAR: https://navy.adfcareers.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/students-and-education

ADFC EVENTS: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/eve


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