From my experience people are more likely to use this for studying, trying a business idea (not the HN meaning of startup) or extended travel. Startup I imagine is an outlier in what its used for.
It lines up well with the very advantageous student loans (for living costs, university is free) for studying and lets people try their hand at going through higher education wothout throwing their job away.
It lines up well with the very advantageous student loans (for living costs, university is free) for studying and lets people try their hand at going through higher education wothout throwing their job away.