Gap Year
        A gap year is a period of time, usually an academic year, when a student takes a break from formal education. It is often spent travelling or working. Taking a gap year between school and university is quite common in Britain. People used to think taking a gap year was negative. But now, universities positively encourage a gap year, and employers are happy to recruit students who take a gap year. A year out can give young people useful learning experiences, help them pick up new skills and make them more independent.