system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
What things could a high school graduate do in a gap year between high school and college?


assistant
Go to community college, take different classes and see which subjects he likes.

Travel / backpacking in a very different part of the world.

Get a job, earn some money and get work experience.

Take on a passion project and try to make it work.

Volunteer at a non-profit in an area he might want to pursue as a career.