Gap year
A year taken out, usually between school and university, to work, travel or volunteer.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- Higher education
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Related terms
- Deferred entry All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Applying to university for a place starting a year later than normal.
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