can somebody give me reason why you should go to college right after highschool?

Question

and why you shouldn't wait a year

Answer 1

I worked in a supermarket for a year, and that was a motivating factor for me to go to school, and to do well in school. As a result I graduated a bit later than my friends, but for me it was the right decision.

Answer 2

These are all really good reasons... If you are serious about this question, I would seriously just consider going to a community college your first year. It will be a little bit easier than a 4-year college or university, so it will be a little bit more of a break, but you will also be productive by knocking out some of your basic course requirements. I think that would be the perfect compromise. So, go to community college and take: your first 2 freshman English courses, Precalculus, two history courses, a basic lab science course, and you should be set! You could also start a foreign language. Then you can just take 12 hours or so each semester, which won't be a very heavy courseload. Good luck! Be productive!

Answer 3

If you have schoolarships I think that you should go right away. College is so much different then high school. When you go to college you get to choose when to take most classes. Morning or evening. You don't go from 8 to 3:30. Somedays you might not even have a class. Look into the classes. The longer you wait the harder it is to go back to school. While you are living with your parents is the time to go to college. If you wait you might not get around to going to college and time gets away and in a few years your going to look back and wonder what happened. You'll be married with kids. Now is the time to go. Another good reason is that the younger you are the easier it is for you to pick up on new ideas. It is a good thing to have a college education. Go now.

Answer 4

I don't have any good reason why you should go to college right after High school, but I do have a good reason you should wait.

Go out after school, and get a job in the "real world" without any kind of degree. Once you do that for a year, you will realize how important it is and the value of going to school. I wish I would have waited a year myself, because I got into too much trouble my first year of college, not realizing how important it actually is, and that it's not one big party scene; although, it can be if you are very disciplined. Good luck!

Answer 5

I started college the day after I graduated highschool because it was either start the next day or wait another 6 months. I'm glad I did it like that because I was still used to getting up early in the morning. All of my friends said they were going to wait a year and either never went back or they started working and all of a sudden there is no time for school.
I was also working at time and I didn't have to switch my schedule around at all because they were already used to my highschool schedule~ good luck

Answer 6

Going to college is ultimately your choice. Nobody can force you to go. So if you wanted to take a year off you could. But it's wise to consider any consequences before you make any decision. If you take a year off, are you sure you're gonna get around to it later? Alot can happen in a year. If you're like me, and you don't wanna take the general ed, go take a vocational program at a community college. You will be taking practical classes that lead to a professional job. And if you end up wanting a degree, you won't lose a whole lotta time. College doesn't only offer classes; it's a little community all it's own. Why not take advantage of that? College can help you find a job, hook you up with valuable volunteer work that you can use on your resume, and offer you work experience in your particular major. So, although I know the idea of more school after 12+ years of secondary school doesn't sound all that pleasing, I wouldn't skip a year, and then say you're gonna go after that. Becuase it most likely won't happen. College is different from high school. Believe me. It can be a whole lot more exciting. But it IS ultimately you're choice whether you go or not. So, evaluate yourself and set realistic goals for your life, and then go for them! You really won't get anywhere in life if you don't set goals for yourself, so this is my advice to you. Good luck!

Answer 7

A lot of people believe that you may loose a little focus if you take a year off but I think it's a great time to do some job shadowing and make sure what you want to major in is really something you'll enjoy doing! If you're parents would like for you to start right away and won't support you if you wait then I'd try and work with them and maybe take one or two classes but I think it's really important to make sure you truly will enjoy the career you decide to get into! Good luck!

Answer 8

A lot of people say that if you take a break after highschool, you will be tempted to not go back to studying at all. But if you are so disciplined and determined to build a career, then cool, if not, don't even try it! lol But I personally wouldn't have done it that way. I started college right after high school and I LOVE IT! What you may want to do to aliviate the temptation is take a GOOD summer trip! TRUST ME IT HELPS!! And it's AWESOME!! Maybe tell your family if they could contribute some for a summer trip/tour maybe as a graduation present or just get a job to work for it. =) It shall be good! ;o)

Answer 9

I was going to wait a year, and that year turned in to eighteen years! If your family will take care of you while you take that year off, then by all means, take the rest. I had to work after I graduated from high school. It just got more and more difficult to figure out how I could work and go to college (both full time).

I was almost forty years old when I received my degree in Secondary Ed/Language Arts, and although I loved each and every moment of the college experience, I still wish I hadn't put school off.

Whatever you decide, I certainly wish you the very best in your endeavors and congratulations on your accomplishments! Annie

Answer 10

I don't think it hurts to wait a year if you think you need the time off. But going to college as soon as you can has its advantages. I waited 30 years and I have forgotten almost everything I had ever learned in school. Its like I need to start first grade again. Things change so fast so go before they come up with stuff you never had in school. Its a lot easier that way.

Answer 11

Had a friend that said he wanted to wait a year and he never went.

Once in school stay your on a Fast track rolling forward and you don't stop and have to restart. Plus if you go in to college now you'll be going in with those your same age. Stay in school and get that degree and what the heck some day you maybe a Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer Or just a highly educated bartender... Well joking about that last...