Searching for the Power to Move Forward in"Interruption":Interpretation and Reflection on the Phenomenon of"Gap Year"in American Universities
The"gap year"is a choice for students to delay entering university after graduating from high school,originating in Europe and becoming increasingly popular and an international phenomenon.In the United States,the"gap year"has a short history but has developed rapidly,forming a unique pattern,presenting significant characteristics such as high participation rate among elite university freshmen,flourishing development of various organizations and consulting institutions,global destinations and diverse participants.Most American universities support the"gap year"through school-based programs,financial support,career planning guidance,security guarantees and peer support.Although the"gap year"can bring positive effects to students,its spread and development still face many practical difficulties.Enabling young students to recharge their power to move forward during a temporary interruption to achieve the goal of encountering the world and understanding themselves is the key to shifting the future"gap year"from scattered attempts to proactive planning and winning more policy support and social resonance.
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