Gap Year

What is a gap year?

• A year spent traveling abroad.

• Time taken off after high school and before starting full-time college or university.

• A period of unemployment after graduation.

• A break taken during college studies.

How long must a gap year last?

• Exactly one year.

• At least two years.

• It can vary from a few months to a few years.

• Only a few weeks.

Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of a gap year?

• To get to know yourself better.

• To work on skills for a future college program.

• To do nothing and relax completely.

• To save up money for college.

What has Harvard University observed about students who take a gap year?

• They struggle to reintegrate into academic life.

• They return less motivated and perform worse.

• They return more motivated and higher performing.

• They often decide not to attend university at all.

What term does Princeton University use instead of "gap year"?

• Transition year.

• Bridging year.

• Sabbatical year.

• Exploration year.