Gap Year

Gap Year (English) literally means " gap year " and refers to the period between two important stages of life of young people.

Typical examples of a Gap Year are the time after school, during the study ( approximately between bachelor's and master 's degree ) or after successful completion of studies. Gap Year -like -outs of several months, possibly arising after a dropout until the start of training, employment or other studies.

The Gap Year is primarily to try new things, to travel, to learn languages, to explore the world and to gain experience before focusing on its longer-term career. The way to make his Gap Year are hardly any limits. From an au pair stay on internships to work and travel or a voluntary social year, anything is possible. Also, the period is not absolutely fixed at one year.