Gap year experiences(主语) can lessen(谓语) the blow(宾语) when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment(when引导时间状语，when it comes to 可看做固定搭配：当提及…) , making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than “acclimation” blunders.(V-ing短语作结果状语)
翻译：当提到适应大学生活，或是被扔进一个全新的环境里，间隔年经验能帮助学生减少这种打击，也能使学生更容易集中到学术和活动上，而不是适应新环境而犯错。
