Gap Year
Gap years are not one size fits all.
They are a
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE.
Where will your adventure take you?
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
-Robert Frost
A gap year is not just a break, it is an intentional pause in academics to pursue experiential learning and personal growth and can be an amazing experience and just what high-achievers may need to reenergize them for their future of changing the world.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to Gap Year Association data, 90% of students who take time off after high school enroll in a four-year institution within one year of completing their gap year.
More and more colleges are encouraging gap years including Harvard, MIT, NYU, and FSU. Some schools even offer a gap year scholarship. The primary benefits for the institution are the diversity and breadth of experience and discussion gap year students bring to lectures. The length can be from a couple of months to a full year.​​
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Gap year experiences/benefits can include, but are not limited to:
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Team Building
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Conflict Management
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Career Exploration
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Self-discovery
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Development of Life Skills
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Determination of Goals
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Identify New Passions
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Language Development
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Volunteer Work
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Projects Experience
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Internship Experiences
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Cultural Exploration
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Work Experience
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Learning Independence
Especially for high achievers, many students return to academics rejuvenated and refocused. If your student is already ahead due via dual enrollment, a gap year may be a rewarding growth opportunity.
A growing trend, in 2018 only 3% of graduating Seniors participated in a gap year. In 2021. that number jumped to 20% according to BridgeU
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