Positives of gap year

By Metro Creative

The Oregon-based Gap Year Association notes that the exact number of students who take a gap year between high school and college is unknown. However, an overwhelming majority of students who have taken a gap year reported positive experiences.

In a collaborative survey with the Institute for Survey Research at Temple University, the GYA Research Committee found that 92 percent of gap year alumni reported gaining life experiences and experiencing personal growth during their year away from formal schooling.

Forty-four percent of respondents indicated they used a gap year to explore career options, while 41% indicated they learned a new language during their gap year.

— Metro Creative