Career questions tagged gap-year
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 :)
Would you suggest taking a gap year?
I've heard people saying that taking a gap year helped them figure out what they wanted to pursue, since they had more time to find more about themselves, but other people said that it just burned them out. Any suggestions?
What is some advice for someone taking a gap year and then going to school for their master's?
been in college for 5 years and I want to take a break to go into a masters program.
When is the best time to start school, I took a gap year since pandemic and I haven't started yet. I have zero idea what to do.
I am a STEM graduate and I took a gap year since 2021. I want to go to an art school but there is no one nearby. I have no job and I want to further my learning but I am stuck.
Should I do a CS bootcamp during my freshman year of college or take a gap year after high school to do it?
I tend to be comfortable handling heavy work loads but at the same time I don't want to get too stressed out. But I have gotten advice from someone that works in IT that did a bootcamp while in college, they've encouraged me to do the same and that there's no need to take a gap year for it. I may have plans to travel during my gap year but I think it would be better to take an abroad program.
What do you make in a year?
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How difficult will it be to accumulate hours, without a gap year for PA school?
I am a high school senior planning to be a physician assistant. I have been reading that the majority of PAs take a gap year or two to work enough hours for a competitive to PA school. I have also read that some worked their hours in their four years of undergrad. Initially, I was planning to work my hours in undergrad because I just want to go straight to PA school. Now, I am thinking about the quality of my college experience. I want to be able to enjoy my social life, while participating in a handful of extracurriculars (orchestra, cultural clubs, games, etc...), and still maintaining a high GPA for PA school. I am thinking that this might be very difficult and bad for my mental health if I try to add on about 2,000 hours of PCE/HCE hours in four years. However, if it is possible to do all these activities while getting my hours I want to pursue the challenge. Can anyone speak speak on taking a gap year vs. going straight to PA/grad school and what their undergraduate experience was? #gap-year #physicianassistant #pa #worklifebalance #balance #medicine #medical #workingstudy #schooling #timemanagement
What's the best way to network with professionals you don't know?
I am a gap year student, going to college next year #GivingisCaring #student #gap-year #internships
Recommendations for making the most of gap year(s) before grad school?
I plan on obtaining my master's in counseling within the next few years, but I'd like to take a gap between undergrad and grad. What advice do you have for making the most of these gap years? I'd love to use this time to gain relevant experience, but it seems like entry-level positions that are related to counseling and only require a bachelor's degree are hard to come by. Thanks in advance for your input! #graduate-school #counseling #gap-year
Advice/tips for gap year students?
Hey, I'm an incoming freshman electing to take a gap year due to various concerns. Just curious if there's anything people would recommend -- not only prepare for a successful college career but also as a person in the long run. I'm currently interning in the curitorial department at a museum (since I'm interested in art history) and may tutor some U.S. History if possible. I'm just worried that I won't be able to write frequently and precisely during my gap year as if I were in an academic setting(English is not my native language, but I went to a U.S. boarding school & college). Thank you so much in advance for your kindness :)) #gap-year #art-history
Can I apply to dental school and hygiene school at the same time?
I have been put on a wait list to dental schools. I am going to reapply again but I am keeping my options open just in case dental school will not accept me again. I am also going to apply at a hygiene school. ( Note I have all the requirements I needed for dental my scores were not that bad. I have numerous hours of dental shadowing and volunteerism and many years experience as a dental assistance. Very competitive entrance. ) I would gladly to hear some inputs. #dental-school #hygiene-school #school-counseling #gap-year #student-counseling
Are gap years ok to take before med school?
My goal is to go to medical school and become a physician. However, I feel that if I have a little more time, I can get more clinical experience and be a more competitive applicant. Are gap years looked down upon by medical schools? #medicine #gap-year
Is it more logical to go to college first or workforce?
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How do you take a GAP year?
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If I take a Gap Year before college, is it better to apply & accept to a college but delay my start date?
If I take a Gap Year, I've heard that I can still apply to college and accept but tell them I'm going to delay my start once I'm accepted. Is this the best way to go. #gap-year #college #college-prep #college-admissions
Is taking a Gap Year a good idea?
I hear pros and cons to taking a Gap Year. I'm not 100% sure on which major I want to take in college and thought it best to give myself time to find out what I like. #gap-year #college #college-prep #college-major #life-transitions
How do I know if going to college immediately after high school is the right choice for me?
I attend Lexington High School which is very academically stressful and competitive. I was one of the many students that pushed myself throughout my four years there and now it seems as though it is expected of me to continue doing so in college right away but I am afraid of becoming burnt out and needing a gap year in order to make money and mature before committing to a college. #college #gap-year #life-transitions
How can you know if it's the right decision to take a gap year before college?
I have been considering taking a gap year before I start college, however, at the same time I feel ready to begin college life. I researched and talk to others but didn't really receive any great advice. How can you make this decision? #travel #maturity #hardchoice #college #college-advice #gap-year
Gap Years: Are they worth the hype?
The New York Times discussed Malia Obama's contribution to a 'growing and expensive' gap year trend. Is a gap year a good decision for students who want to learn what life has to offer or is it just a waste of time? Taking into account that a student would do some type of volunteering or contribute to society in a way during the gap year. #college #volunteering #travel #college-applications #work-life-balance #gap-year
Post College Plans
In three years I will have a bachelors degree and I am interested in pursuing a Masters at graduate school. Many people are advising me to take a year or more off in between. However, I am worried that if I do so I will not have the drive to go back to school. I would like to see Europe and backpack through the country, should I hold off on a trip until after graduate school? I want to do as much as I can, travel wise, before I begin my career and settle down. Do you think it would be a negative or positive choice to take some time off in between school? #graduate-school #travel #masters #gap-year
How does an individual go about taking a gap year before an Ivy League law school?
How does an individual go about taking a gap year before an Ivy League law school? Do you wait until the end of senior year then apply? Or wait until the gap year has finished? #law #law-school #ivy-league #gap-year
If I am unsure of which job field I'm going into, how do I know whether I should go to college? Should I take a gap year?
I am very much considering taking a gap year, however some people around me seem to discourage it. I know I do not want to go into college if I go into a field where it is unnecessary, such as filming, which I am considering. Any suggestions? #college #career #career-choice #careers #gap-year #undecided
What are the advantages of taking a gap-year?
I am intrigued in what people have to say for this because I have thought about taking a year off before I enter college. I am interested in having a career in the medical field, but am also interested in film-making. I was thinking I could either do some volunteer work during this time or start making YouTube videos, or both! What are the Pros & cons of taking a gap year? What other things are good about taking a gap year so I can convince my parents? #college #medicine #high-school #advice #film-making #gap-year
Does it affect my job prospects if I take a gap year before college?
I'm wondering whether it would be a bad thing for my career if I took a gap year between high school and college. I'm interested in working in medicine, but I'm not sure if that will be as a doctor or as a researcher. But I'd like to go internationally at some point, and deferring my college acceptances to go international might be an option. I was wondering if taking a gap year before college to go abroad for volunteering work or just to travel would make it hard for me to get a job. #college #healthcare #gap-year
Is it better to take a gap year before or after college for an international program?
I am a high school senior interested in international health care. I would love to take a gap year and travel to help in a developing nation. However, I am not sure if such experience is better after gaining more knowledge with my undergrad or now, fresh out of high school. The program is called Global CItizen and I would be living with a host family and doing an apprenticeship, most likely in a hospital since I am passionate about healthcare. #college #healthcare #international #gap-year