The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining ...

Duke admissions officials say students who take a year off after high school are more mature and ready for the rigors of college In June 2021, Montana Lee graduated from high school completely ...

Not everyone goes to college. And not everyone who goes starts immediately after high school. Many students take what's known as a gap year before attending college for a variety of reasons. While the ...

A gap year, also known as a sabbatical year or deferred enrollment, is a period of time taken off between high school and college (or, in my personal case, the year after I graduated from college!).

Since the pandemic upended students’ educational paths, more and more young people have opened their minds up to taking a gap year between high school and college. Taking time off felt natural for ...

Students can potentially use a gap year to strengthen their scholarship applications. Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including healthcare and ...

Most people have heard the spiel about gap years. It usually goes something like this: “Everyone should take a gap year! It’s a way for you to experience the world, explore your interests and yourself ...

While most students start with Wildcat Welcome after accepting their Northwestern admissions offer, some Northwestern students take a gap year, spending time pursuing passions or traveling the world.

When Brianna Nance and Rachel Zdrojewski graduated from high school, they weren’t exactly sure what they wanted to do next, but they each knew pretty quickly where they were heading. Are you still ...

A gap year doesn’t have to be a setback. Learn how South African matriculants can use this time to gain skills, explore careers, and boost their chances at tertiary study and the workplace.

Taking a gap year – often between study and work – is a fantastic opportunity which few people regret taking. But a suitable travel insurance policy has the potential to make or break the experience.