What is a Gap Year?
A gap year is a semester or full year of experimental learning, typically taken after high school and prior to career or post-secondary education, in order to deepen one's practical, professional and personal awareness.
Students may take a gap year to:
Gain life experience and have the opportunity for personal growth
Travel, see the world and experience other cultures
Take a break from the traditional academic track
Take time to research and explore academic options
Volunteer
Explore career options
Learn a new language
Gain work experience
Resources for Gap Year opportunities: