In
this day and age, students are taking a “gap year” between their senior year of
high school and the first year of their Bachelor degree program. They tend to work or travel during that year. If this sounds good, you may want to consider
a gap year. But a gap year isn't
necessarily right for everyone.
- If you
were to take the gap year, what would you do? Do you want to take it because you don't
want to deal with starting college, or do you want to learn more about
yourself? If you are just unwilling
to deal with the reality of college, it's probably not a good idea to take
a gap year.
- Are you
looking to start saving up money so you can pay for your first two years,
the AA degree for your major? What
job are you planning to take that year?
Will it pay enough, and is it related to your major? You need to also consider the cost vs.
benefits of the gap year. Is the
year that you miss of your education worth the money you'll make by
working? One way to prevent losing
your skills is to get a job that has to do with your major. If you're trying to get an associate's
degree in nursing, consider an internship at a hospital..
Keep
in mind that a gap year is not advised if you worry that you won't be able to
bring yourself to return the next year.
Additionally, because gap years are often suggested for students who are
wait-listed to get an automatic admission for the next year, there is some
amount of a social stigma on students who take one. Keep this in mind when you're considering
it.
Reference Sources:
“The
end of the Gap Year” Charles Starmer-Smith”. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/hubs/gapyear/8709057/The-end-of-the-Gap-Year-or-gap-yah- in-the-words-of-YouTube-hit-Orlando-Charmon.html
