Do you think it is a good idea? What can I do in the time off to prepare for college?
2007-12-12 13:00:04 · 11 answers · asked by Stevie Franchise 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you intend on skipping class, going in pajamas, and not applying yourself to get A's, then yes.
Some people need a break.
My daughter is a senior and stated the above intentions if I forced her to go in September. She wants to go in the army, get out some of her excess energy she has had to stifle for 14 years in a classroom (Pre-K to 12), and return to college when she is 21, focused, and financially able to do so without needing loans. I support her decision. If she doesn't get in, she can still take a year off before college but she has to get a job in a field relevant to what she is going to study, and that will not be fast food.
I do not listen to people who say "go immediately" because some people are just not mature enough or ready to make the commitment and you are paying for it so why waste your money. I worked for four years then went to college and graduated with honors.
2007-12-12 13:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Teresa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend it, for two reasons. After 12 years of school, one needs a break, and secondly, working a year at a crap job not only reinforces the need for further education, but if you save some coin, you will have a much better time at college. Sitting in a dorm room on a saturday nite alone is a drag, when you don't have the coin to do anything else. Or maybe a nice stereo, a nice laptop, that type thing.
2007-12-12 13:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 11:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by mataya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unfortunately, even people who have the best intentions for taking a year off never actually make it to college. You have to be a very strong willed person to be able to go to college after taking a year off. Many people who take a year off get into a rut, don't realize it's time to apply, or just forget about the idea all together. If you do want to take time off, I would suggest applying for the spring semester after graduating high school. They are usually considered at the same time as fall applicants, so you would be doing the application process while in high school, but it would give you time to work and save money or whatever it is you planned to do with your "time off." Please think this over carefully. I know so many people from high school (graduating class 2006) who wanted to take time off who are now working full time to pay off the bills they have already acquired and just don't have the time or money.
2007-12-12 13:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by a6385u 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do you want to do with that year?
If it is slack off and party, that is way more fun in college anyways.
If it is to decide exactly what you want to study, the find a volunteer opportunity or job related to what you are thinking of studying to make sure it's what you want.
Ideally, why not do both? Start off in a community college part time while you do whatever it is that you want to be doing with that time. That way you dont get out of learning mode, but you dont jump in to something you may not be completely ready to jump in to.
2007-12-12 13:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by I Like Ike 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it ONLY if you'll be spending that year is some culturally or intellectually broadening activity. Otherwise, go straight to college while the habit of studying and being in an academic environment is fresh. You're liable to lose too much during your time off.
2007-12-12 13:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by aida 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worst idea, im doing that now and ive lost any motivation to do any studying. Hanging around at home, going out and spending money while not working or getting anywhere isnt worth it. Ive been a year off now and its the most boring year ive ever had in my life. go to college asap cause youll regret it
2007-12-12 13:10:13 · answer #7 · answered by ±DannyB± 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't do it. You're in the studying mode of thinking in HS. Taking a year off loses that mode and it's all the more difficult to go back. Besides you may get into debt (living expenses) and then cannot afford to go back to school because you'll need to work.
2007-12-12 13:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by Ken K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it will steer you in the wrong direction! Go directly to school and do not pass go! No time off. Get your schooling over with!
2007-12-12 13:03:13 · answer #9 · answered by sirdouglas527 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't, only if u work
2007-12-12 13:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by H.H.Holmes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋