Gap years can come in many shapes, sizes, and durations. A gap year may be community service, travel, a post-graduate fellowship, an internship, or a job.
Benefits of a Gap Year
Whatever the setting, a gap year can:
- Enhance your qualifications for a particular job or graduate program.
- Provide the necessary exposure to a specific field, in order to determine whether to pursue it further.
- Demonstrate your level of maturity, commitment, or focus.
A gap year can have a very positive impact on your future goals. However, we recommend that you NOT pursue a gap year to delay your entry to the real world, or for lack of better options. If you're unsure about your direction, please visit our
Pathways to Success page or
make an appointment to speak with an advisor.
Searching for a Gap Year Experience
How do you identify gap year experiences? The gap year position search is very similar to that of the typical job or internship.
Many students create a string of experiences to fill a gap year, which will take your careful planning and budgeting. Our advisors can assist you.
Contact us to schedule an appointment.