Career questions tagged gap-year


what should i do about career gap?
what should I do? I passed my b tech in 2022 and till i have a career gap of more than 2.5 years. During this period I took few courses on AI and Data Science but I always feel that I cant do it and I am not good and feel anxiety. I take over other things use distraction of movies and web and now i feel that i am losing my thinking capability and I want to get a job but dont know how.

What extracurriculars/community college classes should I take to prepare for 2 different gap years and a Psychology PhD?
Hi there! I am a high school junior starting in August 2024. I intend to take a gap year to experience new cultures/widen my horizons then get my Psychology undergrad, take a gap year to self-reflect and gain research experience, and then return to get my Psychology PhD. The career path I have chosen is a post-secondary Psychology teacher (a psychology professor). What extracurriculars or college classes (community college classes during my next 2 years of high school as well as possibly online during my 1st gap year) would you recommend I participate in? (Some context: I have chosen to do my first gap year in Thailand or Indonesia and my second somewhere in Europe or Asia - the second one is undecided).

Would it be weird if I took two gap years?
I have been asking many questions lately about whether I should take my gap year after High School like many people do or after getting my bachelor's before my PhD in Psychology to be a Psychology professor. With all of the different advice I'm getting I have been wondering if I should just do both. Thoughts?

Where should I take my gap year?
Hello there! I am a high school junior starting in August 2024 and I intend on taking a gap year while taking some online gen-ed classes but I don't know where to go. Some things to know: - I don't like insects, so just as few as possible but I'm flexible - AC please <3 - I LOVE the ocean, swimming, lakes, waterfalls, swimming. Really any water (: - I grew up in stereotypical California so similar weather conditions would be awesome, just not the desert or Antarctica LOL

When should I take my gap year?
Hello there! I am a high school junior in August 2024 and want to take a gap year, but I intend to get a Psychology PhD. So should I take my gap year right out of high school or between my undergrad and PhD program? I just don't want it to be harder to get into a college because I didn't apply out of high school where I have a lot of support versus on my own after a gap year.

What high school and community college classes or extracurriculars should I do to prepare for a Psychology PhD and gap year?
Hi there! I am a high school junior starting August 2024 and I intend on getting my Psychology undergrad, taking a gap year to travel, then returning to get my Psychology PhD. The career path I have chosen is a post-secondary Psychology teacher (a psychology professor). What classes or extracurriculars would you recommend in high school to prepare me? I am a little lost on what classes will be helpful in the long run.


Why did you or did you not take a gap year after completing your bachelor's in social work and what was your experience like with the choice you made? #Spring24
For those completing their bachelor's in social work, did you go straight to graduate school or did you take a gap year and why? I know it's a common dilemma but I'm mostly worried about finding a job so I'm thinking of going straight to grad school but I'm also worried about having to take out more loans. #Spring24


What's the smartest thing to do during a gap year to help with college in the coming future?
What's the smartest thing to do during a gap year to help with college ?

Do you think college is important to go to If so, why?
I am a sophomore in high school and I'm trying to figure out if it would really benefit me to go to college.

Is a gap year a good idea even though I already pretty much know what I want to do?
I have a plan that isn't completely thought out yet, but it's still a thought. The plan is to take a gap year to work and make money to get my foot out of the door. Though I am still unsure about it.


Should I take a gap year ?
Should I take a gap year if so why or why not? I will graduate with two years college credit due to dual enrollment and I know that it will be difficult or tiring so by no means would I be behind because I’d be two years ahead

What are the benefits of taking a gap year instead of going straight to college?
Because taking a gap year is one of the options for when after students graduate high school, I want to know the benefits of taking one.

How hard is it to get into a college after taking a gap year?
I want to go to a good school but I'm not prepared (mentally or financially) to go this year. I want to go into journalism/communications if that helps :)
