Is a Gap Year a good idea?

Ever considered a “Gap” year? A Gap year is one spent travelling, working, or studying abroad. This could be after high school, or before committing to graduate studies.

Gap years have been almost an expectation in the UK and Europe for many years. Now they are growing more popular throughout North America. This growth in popularity has a lot to do with a significant increase in the acceptance of the practice among some of the the most prestigious schools in North America (including Harvard Law and Princeton in the US, and McGill in Canada). Gap years can look very different for different students. Some engage in structured programs while others work toward more personal goals. But what value do they actually have and how do you make best use of them? To continue reading click here.

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Nicole