2007-01-04 01:36:00 · 12 answers · asked by yamyam2472000 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes. Take a year to work. Find out what you want to do out in the real world, and then use college to help you get there. Don't just go to college 'because you're supposed to' straight from school.
2007-01-04 01:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You would likely have a measure of leisure or open options to even ask this question in the first place, yes or no?
I mean to say here, privelege allows one to fancy this and fancy that. Privelege affords comparatively little strike and strain and plenty of space.
If leisure is the case, then even the sky has no limit.
On the other hand, one who has no such options has no luxury to inquire of such: herein, necessity takes the frills and daydreams out of the equation and usually that person has to set-to directly with vision and results.
Whether for necessity or pleasurable adventure, however, do not become dogmatic; do not become fixed or set on some one direction.
In all instances, you will be learning once out of the college, university, or high school setting, for now you are learning in the full dimension of life, one which entails thought, feeling, doing, being, and reflection, and, by this, which includes balancing both theory and application to facilitate knowingness, which new-found possession you will own forevermore.
2007-01-04 10:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graduation from high school or college?
If you're talking about HS, then no, definitely do not take a year out. College is the greatest thing ever, and you don't want to be a year behind your classmates.
If we're talking about college, then go for it! Hitch hike across Europe. Live with a nomadic tribe in Pakistan. Stay in India until you learn to make good galub jum. The options are limitless!
Enjoy it!
2007-01-04 09:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by ThePaulson 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you need it- take it. You'll learn as much in the year off as you would in school. But do not fall into a trap or get out of the notion of returning to school.
For most young people, the best thing is to go straight from high school to college- but, it can be advantageous to take a while to decide on pathways sometimes- just don't feel pressured into making a decision.
2007-01-04 09:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lane 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i definitely think you should! im on a gap year right now (thats what its called in the uk if ur not from the uk) and it was definitely the right decision for me to make. its just another year to grow and develop as a person before you get to university - in any way you want! ive become more independent and confident, and i think ill enjoy uni a lot more because of this. i will be more mature and the ladies will like me more :D personally, im working till february then going to africa for a couple of months, then recording an album and working in a bar, then i go to uni in september, its great! you can do whatever the hell you want!! no commitments!!!! also its a good chance to sculpt your body to how you want it - im working out lots and stuff so ill be as good looking as i can when i get to uni. id really recommend taking a year out, you learn a lot about yourself and life and youre free to do anything and go anywhere you feel like for a year. its fun
2007-01-04 09:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by john9999999 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. I think it is good to take a year off, however it makes it a lot HARDER to go back. I decided to take a year off, and did not go back to school for 2 years. You might as well go back right away, you'll graduate 1 year sooner. Good Luck!!!
2007-01-04 09:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by Spoiled 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd say no, for the fact that you might not be able to motivate yourself again once you go to uni! It's alot of work, much more than you think, and then you can have the rest of your life as a break from study afterwards!
2007-01-04 15:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by cheesemonkeymonkeycheese 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I took this past summer off and back packed around europe. If you can afford too, I would recommend it, however it is difficult to get into a "business attitude" once you go back to work, school, etc.
2007-01-04 09:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Financially speaking, you will be cheating yourself out of a year of earnings and benefits in the job that you will eventually take. If you already know what you want to do, why wait?
2007-01-04 09:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by El Leñador de Hojalata 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't suggest it. I had decided to take a year off and then start college. So i got myself a job. Then i meet a man. Got married and had a baby. So i missed out on college,
2007-01-04 09:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by Denise 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋