She was considering a gap semester to help. AdvertisementAdvertisementA gap semester is a semester-long period in which a student takes a break from their studies to pursue personal interests — whether that be an internship, travel, or time at home with family. In 2020, 23% of Yale students took a semester off — most likely because of the pandemic, but I've noticed the trend continue. Unlike a postgraduate gap year, if I took a gap semester, I would be guaranteed a return to the relative security of student life — rather than unemployment. Taking a gap semester isn't for everyone; I have friends who can't wait to get out of college and into the real world.

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