History of the Gap Year

After killing themselves in high school for four years, some students aren't eager to hit the books after graduation. And who can blame them?

Do you get tired just thinking about another year of homework and exams? Are you ready for a new adventure — but not the kind that involves buying books and late nights in the library? While your friends sit through lecture this fall, you could be promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in

A Review of What Gap Years Are About and Where They Came From

With the decision by President Obama’s daughter, Malia, to take a Gap Year after high school and before entering Harvard, the spotlight has been put on this increasingly popular stage in the development of individuals. Some commentators applaud Malia’s decision while others derid

A gap year is an experiential semester or year "on," typically taken between high school and college in order to deepen practical, professional, and personal awareness.

Gap years have become part of our experience and are embedded in our current culture. But where did the idea of the gap travel come from and what is the history of the gap year?

Where do gap years come from, and how do you know if they're right for you or your child?

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History of the Gap Year