Gap Year
Should Teens In The U.S. Take One?
What Is A Gap Year?
Reasons to take a gap year
College
Themselves
Jobs
“The experience really opened my mind to a lot of new things. I can tell you that was the best decision I ever made.” -Gretchen Walker
Benefits of taking a gap year
- Going back to school, the gap year students are more mature, more independent, and more appreciative of their education than students who didn't take a gap year.
- Students can get used to living on their own during their gap year, so moving into a dorm isn't as hard. In fact 30% of gap year students travel alone.
Questions
Sources Used
Information
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Images
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"Gap Year - Pro: Gap Years Offer Useful Time Off, Break." The Arrowhead. N.p., 09 Apr. 2014. Web. 13 June 2015.
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Murray, Jacob. "Go Away: In Praise Of The Gap Year, For All Students."Cognoscenti. N.p., 06 Feb. 2015. Web. 13 June 2015.
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