Analysis Of Brian Witte's Three Myths Of The Gap Year

Brian Witte explains the 3 myths of the gap year in this article. In the United States, the popularity of the gap year has just recently been growing. According to Brian Witte, the cause behind this unpopularity is because of the myths told about taking a year between your senior year of high school and freshman year of college. The first myth of taking a gap year is that “a gap year is like a vacation” (Witte). Many students decide to work to either make some extra money or put the money earned into their college tuition. Some students volunteer for more experience towards their major or what they plan on doing in life. Although every student chooses a different path, “each of these options involves effort” (Witte). Another popular myth is