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The following story was contributed to Planet Gap Year by Holly Bull, a Gap Year Consultant and President of Interim Programs in Princeton, New Jersey. Interim is a service that enables one to pursue structured alternatives to formal education or work by matching interests with over 5,000 internships, volunteer positions, apprenticeships, cultural study programs, etc. worldwide. This "time on" can provide new direction, sharpen hazy career goals, rejuvenate those on the verge of burnout, and offer a much-needed break to students between high school and college, or in college.

"Why Use a Gap-Year Counselor?”

by Holly Bull

In the US the gap year industry is still in its infancy, but take notice, US based organizations that offer students opportunities to volunteer, intern, study abroad, travel, learn a language or outdoor skills and certifications are frequently advertising 'gap year' programs. This is an effort to take advantage of the increasing numbers of US students taking a year out before starting college.

I discovered the The Year Out Group when I was living and working in the UK in 2006, and researching the origins and development of the gap year phenomenon in the UK. YOG is an authoritative voice which offers guidance and resources to students, parents and advisers who wish to plan productive gap year experiences, and identifying worthwhile organizations.