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Some students spend the time Travel ling, others spend the time working, and many combine these into an international Working Holiday . A popular option for gap year students, also known as "gappers", is international volunteering. In the wake of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake , a great deal of volunteers who helped in Asia were on a gap year. Also, many gap year students earn money while overseas by working Cash In Hand , often in the Hospitality industry. Gap years, which became prevalent in the 1990s , could be considered a modern equivalent of the Grand Tour . In America, the practice of taking a "gap year" before college has been slower to take hold, owing in no small part to the enormous capacity and marketing prowess of the higher education sector. Several organizations have offered young Americans structured gap year programs. These include , and optional academic credit. Another popular American gap year option is City Year , with locations in urban centers around the country. A growing trend is what is becoming known as the Career Gap for those over twenty-five. This career Sabbatical is usually undertaken by those either wanting a career change, nearing retirement, or have seen the benefits gained from their children's gap year. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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