I am taking a gap year.
Is that when you take a year off from college?
Yes you take a year break between high school and college.
I see, is there a reason people do it, is it just to take a break or what?
It is used to promote a mature outlook which to absorb the benefits of higher education.
That makes sense, gives you time to let everything soak in from high school. Is this common in America and other countries?
I am not sure but Gap Activity Projects was founded in the UK.
Oh that actually have a program for it. What does the Gap Activity Project consist of?
It gives 17-25 year olds support to travel outside their own community.