As Hong Kong students receive their results in the city’s two major university entrance exams – Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programme – this summer, they face many pressing choices that could shape their future. Most think about where to continue their studies and which courses to choose, while some consider taking a gap year. The Post examines the pros and cons of such an unconventional option. 1. What is a gap year? A gap is a period during which...