What was once the purview of only the wealthy is now gaining popularity with middle-class students: the gap year. A period of exploration, self-discovery and just a respite from the daily grind of books, lectures and studying, the gap year occurs right after high school graduation, affording students a break before beginning college. In fact, many colleges, including those in the Ivy League, now encourage students to indulge in this time
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