<p>I would have taken a gap year in retrospect and completed an internship during that time, but I don't think its a good idea for everyone certainly. A few of my friends decided to participate in the English-Speaking Union program, which sends American students to the U.K. for a year of post-graduate study at a number of boarding schools. Some of them greatly enjoyed the experience, and some not so much. I suggest some consideration and planning in-depth needs to be taken before deferring your admission.</p>