Every year, students delay matriculation and take a gap year before Penn. Others take time off during their Penn experience. While individual reasons for gap years and gap semesters vary, many participants arrive at Penn searching for a community. The Penn Gap Year Association is dedicated to supporting these students and their experiences at school. The Association helps students find resources, connect with upperclassmen, and build meaningful relationships. The Association is also a space for incoming first years who are considering taking a gap year to learn more. We are a student group at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Global helps us meet our goals.