Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

Taking an extended break after high school before starting college is becoming a new norm due to its numerous benefits.

Daniel Reed

The year after graduating can be a rewarding opportunity to grow as a person.

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

These gallivanting Stanford students are now mentoring other students and sharing their gap year experiences with the world.

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

That’s right, there are two.

Gwynn Lyons, Stanford University

The next-best thing to taking a gap year? Realizing why you should take one after finishing college.

Amelia Williams, City College of San Francisco

Though stepping off the linear college path can be scary, it’s the quickest way to finding the right direction for you.