Hasta La Gadget!

By Gillian Katz

For some students, the progression from high school directly into college life feels natural. For others, the transition is more uncertain and begs the question, “Isn’t there another way to spend my time after high school?” This transitional period does exist and it is usually called a gap year! The title “gap year” is simply derived from the idea that one spends a year away from learning and the normal routine to take a gap in their educational studies or, as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary so eloquently states, a gap year is “a one-year hiatus from academic studies to allow for non-academic activities.” This doesn’t mean you don’t learn on a gap year. The learning is usually more experience-based and independent. Gap years can be filled with almost any activity you choose, including working, traveling, and community service. But with unlimited opportunities comes serious thinking. If you are having trouble deciding whether or not to take a gap year, consider your motives.

Why You Should Consider A Gap Year

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