Like most of his classmates, first-year Engineering student Travis Meyer had a chance to recharge and unwind before starting classes at the University two weeks ago. Instead of a summer-long break, however, Meyer had one full year to pursue other interests before reentering academic life, as he deferred enrollment after graduating in 2006 from Bruton High School in Williamsburg, Va.
Meyer is one of a growing number of students both at the University and across the nation who are opting to take a year off between high school and college
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