defer enrollment
[dɪˈfɜr ɪnˈroʊlmənt]
verb phrase
adiar a matrícula
1. to postpone or delay the act of registering for admission to a school, university, or educational program to a later date
She decided to defer enrollment at Harvard for one year to work and gain experience.
Ela decidiu adiar a matrícula em Harvard por um ano para trabalhar e ganhar experiência.
2. to request a delay in starting an academic program after being accepted
Many students defer enrollment due to financial constraints or personal reasons.
Muitos estudantes adiam a matrícula devido a limitações financeiras ou razões pessoais.
Deferring enrollment is a common practice in North American universities, often associated with taking a 'gap year' for travel, work, or personal development. In Brazil, this is less traditional but increasingly accepted, particularly among middle and upper-class students seeking international experience. Many American universities explicitly allow deferrals for one year, while Brazilian institutions may have stricter policies regarding delayed entry.
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