Gap Year

WHAT IS A GAP YEAR?

A gap year is a chance to take some time between high school and college to design a year with specific goals in mind. It usually involves exploring a personal interest, volunteering for a cause, building job skills, or earning money for college. An intentional gap year can help a student develop purpose for life and post-secondary studies.

A gap year may be a good fit for you if you want to explore or work on a cause you feel passionate about, but you don’t want that experience to be contained to a classroom. Gap years are a great chance to have some different experiences before you get back in the classroom. Most students who pursue a gap year do intend to enroll in a college or university after their year of exploring.