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- Dictionarygap year
noun
- 1. a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between school and university or college education. British
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Year-long break before or after college/university during which students engage in various educational and developmental activities, such as travel or some type of regular work
A gap year, also known as a sabbatical year, is a period of time when students take a break from their studies, usually after completing high school or before beginning graduate school. During this time, students engage in a variety of educational and developmental activities, such as traveling, working, volunteering, or taking courses. Gap years are not limited to a year-long break and can range ... Wikipedia
