A COVID-19 Gap Year
The pandemic is causing many students to think about a gap year instead of college. Here are some tips for what a COVID-19 gap year might include.
The pandemic is causing many students to think about a gap year instead of college. Here are some tips for what a COVID-19 gap year might include.
For students with ADHD, the transition from high school to to college can be difficult. A gap year could mean the difference between success and failure in college.
A gap year is simply a break either before or during college. It is a time when students take a break from formal education to do activities like travel, volunteer, study, intern, work, perform or research. The increased maturity, self-confidence and life experience that a gap year can confer, especially for a student with ADHD, is well worth the investment if it means a better chance for your child to succeed in college and, later, in a career.
A gap year is an experiential year typically taken between high school and college in order to deepen practical, professional, and personal awareness. A gap year can be especially important and beneficial for students with ADHD. Here are some things to consider if you are thinking about a gap year for your ADHD teen.