+A gap year is a period, typically a year, taken by students between significant life stages, often after high school and before [University](/wiki/university). It offers a pause for [Personal Growth](/wiki/personal_growth), travel, work experience, or volunteering, allowing for reflection and skill development before the next phase of life.
+## See also
+- [Travel](/wiki/travel)
+- [Volunteering](/wiki/volunteering)
+- [Education](/wiki/education)
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