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Yonathan
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Do you think taking a gap year is good?
Im currently a senior in high school.
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Anthony Ngo
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Hello Yonathan
I agree with Chirayu’s answer. A gap year is good if you know what you want to do with that gap year even if you just want to take a break so you can refresh for the next adventure. My aughter wanted to go the either med school or dental school (can't make up her mind.) But after 13 years in K12 and 4 years in neurobiology she was pretty sick of school and started to have second thought about dent/med school. She decided to take a year off after graduation. She basically spent the year hangout with her friends doing things that she was too busied to do while in school. One evening, she came to me and told me that she had decided to go to dental school and got accepted into USC that same year. She is a dentist now and that was the best one year of 'doing nothing' she ever did. A break, whether a month, a quarter or a year is good if you know what you want to use it for.
Good luck.
Anthony
I agree with Chirayu’s answer. A gap year is good if you know what you want to do with that gap year even if you just want to take a break so you can refresh for the next adventure. My aughter wanted to go the either med school or dental school (can't make up her mind.) But after 13 years in K12 and 4 years in neurobiology she was pretty sick of school and started to have second thought about dent/med school. She decided to take a year off after graduation. She basically spent the year hangout with her friends doing things that she was too busied to do while in school. One evening, she came to me and told me that she had decided to go to dental school and got accepted into USC that same year. She is a dentist now and that was the best one year of 'doing nothing' she ever did. A break, whether a month, a quarter or a year is good if you know what you want to use it for.
Good luck.
Anthony
Lydia le
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It's a very good idea! I took a semi-gap year (aka I took one asynchronous class) and loved it. I worked two jobs to save up money for tuition, traveled to Asia, and networked with a lot of individuals in my desired field. It's good to give yourself a break before jumping into education again.
where the asynchronous classes hard?
Yonathan
Chirayu Rupani
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Frisco, Texas
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Chirayu’s Answer
Taking a gap year can be a great option for many students, but whether or not it's a good idea for you depends on your individual goals and circumstances. Here are some potential benefits of taking a gap year - A gap year can be an opportunity to travel, work, volunteer, or pursue other interests that you may not have time for during college. Whether you're working, volunteering, or traveling, a gap year can help you develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can be beneficial in your future career. Taking a break from academics can give you time to reflect on your goals and priorities, and can help you gain perspective on what you want to study and how you want to live your life. Some students find that taking a gap year can help them recharge and reduce stress before starting college. However, there are also potential downsides to taking a gap year, such as delaying your academic progress, losing momentum, or missing out on important opportunities. Ultimately, whether or not to take a gap year is a personal decision that should take into account your academic goals, financial situation, and personal preferences. If you're considering a gap year, it may be helpful to talk to your guidance counselor, teachers, or other trusted adults to weigh the pros and cons and decide what's best for you.
Afrad Mahamed
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Hi Yonathan -
Like the other responses, it's generally not a beneficial thing to do. However, as some pointed out, it depends on what you have planned for this year. If it fits into your overall goal for yourself, and you understand and accept the impact it'll have on your future education undertaking, then by all means.
However, if it is just to take a break and have fun, from personal experience, you will likely regret it later and count it as time lost.
When you resume your studies, one of the difficulties would be trying to regain the lost momentum. You will likely find another curve in trying to get back into a study, school, and homework mindset.
All said if you have a plan or strongly need a break, nothing at all wrong with that. But if for no strong reason, I say, push through and get it done!
Best of luck!!
Like the other responses, it's generally not a beneficial thing to do. However, as some pointed out, it depends on what you have planned for this year. If it fits into your overall goal for yourself, and you understand and accept the impact it'll have on your future education undertaking, then by all means.
However, if it is just to take a break and have fun, from personal experience, you will likely regret it later and count it as time lost.
When you resume your studies, one of the difficulties would be trying to regain the lost momentum. You will likely find another curve in trying to get back into a study, school, and homework mindset.
All said if you have a plan or strongly need a break, nothing at all wrong with that. But if for no strong reason, I say, push through and get it done!
Best of luck!!
Kelly Cody
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Kelly’s Answer
I think it can be a good idea if you make it strategic and planful. Life experience is an amazing thing and can help shape and mold you. it can teach you about what you want to do in life and what you don't want to do. Yet, if you have no plan it may have just wasted an entire year. I would encourage you to make the most of it!
Prajwal S
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Prajwal’s Answer
definitely a good Idea as along as you are doing something productive
what should i do to stay productive
Yonathan
Daniel Maynes
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Daniel’s Answer
Great Question Yonathan!
I would highly suggest not taking a gap year and instead going to a community collage and obtaining your basics. This way you can keep moving forward and also knock out some basic classes. You could also go to school part time and work part time while still deciding what you wanted to do in life. I did this my first two years after high school and it was a great time because I really found myself during those few years.
My suggestion to you is to keep moving forward even if its just going to school part time. Its ok if you don't know what you want to do in life yet. That's the beauty of basics since they can go toward any degree path! I know it can seem daunting but overall its easier if you keep moving forward and at least take some basic college classes at a community college.
Good luck on the journey!
I would highly suggest not taking a gap year and instead going to a community collage and obtaining your basics. This way you can keep moving forward and also knock out some basic classes. You could also go to school part time and work part time while still deciding what you wanted to do in life. I did this my first two years after high school and it was a great time because I really found myself during those few years.
My suggestion to you is to keep moving forward even if its just going to school part time. Its ok if you don't know what you want to do in life yet. That's the beauty of basics since they can go toward any degree path! I know it can seem daunting but overall its easier if you keep moving forward and at least take some basic college classes at a community college.
Good luck on the journey!
Natalie
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Miami, Florida
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Natalie’s Answer
Hello,
Gap years are normally not a good idea. They’re most common for medical students who do a gap year abroad volunteering at different countries to gain experience for their med school applications. I’d suggest looking to remote classes at your college, otherwise I’d just start at the normal date. Post-college the market is highly competitive for any major and anything can set you behind.
Gap years are normally not a good idea. They’re most common for medical students who do a gap year abroad volunteering at different countries to gain experience for their med school applications. I’d suggest looking to remote classes at your college, otherwise I’d just start at the normal date. Post-college the market is highly competitive for any major and anything can set you behind.
Vamshee Gunturu
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Not good , unless you have very good reason to do it. If you haven't decided on what do after high school you rather spend your time in high school or summer to talk to your friends, family, research about different majors and compare and choose one.
If you don't have enough money for college, you can do some summer jobs and weekend jobs to make money to fund your college.
Cons of taking gap year are, you might waste too much time, you may feel like you are falling behind and isolated, it may be harder to transitions back to school etc.
Pros of taking Gap year are, you can build important skills, you can earn money to prepare for college or you can reinvent etc.
Hope this helps!
If you don't have enough money for college, you can do some summer jobs and weekend jobs to make money to fund your college.
Cons of taking gap year are, you might waste too much time, you may feel like you are falling behind and isolated, it may be harder to transitions back to school etc.
Pros of taking Gap year are, you can build important skills, you can earn money to prepare for college or you can reinvent etc.
Hope this helps!