Gap year is the popular term for students who take time off to travel or work between high school graduation and starting college. Students take a gap year for many reasons. Follow the link below to the UCAS website which outlines advantages and Disadvantages of taking a gap year

https://www.ucas.com/alternatives/gap-year/gap-years-ideas-and-things-think-about

Read the article below about the impact taking a GAP year has had. It doesn't have to be time out between School and University as you'll find out below...