What is a Gap Year?

"A semester or year of experiential 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."

https://www.gapyearassociation.org/gap-year.php

"Studies have shown that taking a gap year not only is tied to increases in college GPAs, but more significantly is tied to improved job satisfaction [2015 National Alumni Survey]. In short, taking the time to figure out what success looks like is a sure fire way to be directed in achieving it."

https://www.gapyearassociation.org/gap-year.php