A gap year is a break after university when a recent graduate can engage in community service, participate in research, teach, or travel before enrolling in a graduate program or taking full-time employment. If you are thinking about taking a gap year after your senior year, speak to a career coach to discuss your options, andfind out how to make the most of this year.
| Resources | |
| Gooverseas.com | Explore opportunities abroad for your gap year |
| ARCC | Service opportunities in Africa, Asia, India, Latin American |
| CIEE | Gap opportunities in Australia, Chile, Spain, China, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Japan, Jordan |
| Gap Year Opportunities | A list of gap year opportunities published by the University of Chicago |
| Gap Year Resources | University of Michigan gap year resource page |
| NYU GAF, Princeton in Asia, Asia Foundation Fellowship | Fellowship programs |
| Teach for China | Teaching or volunteering in China |