The program targets ambitious teens interested in taking a year off before or during college. Startups will pay gap year ...

The concept of a gap year has expanded over the years. It used to be a year between studies, either before or after university, where young people can travel and work or volunteer as a way of making ...

Gap years are often a sign of privilege. It’s true. Media coverage of Malia Obama’s decision to take a gap year before college has brought a new level of attention and scrutiny to gap years in the US.

Since the pandemic upended students’ educational paths, more and more young people have opened their minds up to taking a gap year between high school and college. Taking time off felt natural for ...