A study by the Faculty of Humanities at Aarhus University shows that students who do not take a sabbatical has 50% more likely to quit their studies prematurely.

The survey included 2,400 students from the odd vintages 2005 and 2007. This study shows that 27% of students without a sabbatical interrupted their studies prematurely. By contrast, were cut off only 18% of students who had taken a sabbatical in their studies. The study does not draw direct conclusions about the reasons for the lower dropout rate among students with sabbatical, but associate dean at the University of Aarhus, Arne Kjær, indicates that a gap year can give students more time to choose the right study. The government, with Minister of Science, Helge Sander at the head, has implemented a number of austerity measures on admission requirements to higher education. The purpose is, according to Science Minister that students who register have the same high academic profile and sharpen the professional focus on education - and thus decrease the dropout rate for higher education. We, here at Student Guide, believe that the reason for the high dropout rates at universities due to some kind of school fatigue. Have you as a student passed for 9 years in elementary school + 3 years of high school, so start some form of metal fatigue to embark. Here it is reasonable to take a sabbatical and test other interests which are not directly related to the academic education. The possibilities are many - it can be a convenient stay at a foreign company, a tour of South America or elsewhere in the world. Read the full study