I just published a new blog post all about the Gap Year, and I’m really excited to share it with you. If you've ever wondered what a Gap Year is or why you might want to take one, I’ve got all the details for you on Fresher Blog.

In the US, between 40,000 and 60,000 students take a Gap Year each academic year, with a huge jump to 130,000 during the 2020-2021 school year! Jennifer Sullivan from Fast Forward College Counseling points out that it’s not an all-or-nothing choice anymore. You can take a Gap Year, explore various options, and then decide when you’re ready to jump back into college or work.

In India, the National Education Policy is making it easier for students to take a Gap Year. With multiple entry and exit points and the use of Digilocker to save credits, students can take a break and continue their education later without losing progress. Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare mentioned that courses will be multidisciplinary, letting students study subjects outside their majors.

Over in the UK, the number of students taking a Gap Year has risen significantly. From 2012 to the 2021/22 academic year, there was a 52.1% increase. In 2022, 83% of Gap Year students chose to work or volunteer abroad instead of just playing.