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what’s a gap year before college (& should you take one)?
By Tricia Taomina – for HerCampus Do you get tired just thinking about another year of homework and exams? Are you ready for a new adventure–but not the kind that involves buying books and late nights in the lib? While your friends sit through lecture this fall, you could be …
gap years: positive growth experience?
By Maria Minsker, Cornell University, nextgenjournal With high school graduation around the corner, seniors around the country are preparing to enter the world of (semi-) adulthood. But for an
unsure of college? consider a ‘gap year’
This spring, college-bound students may find an odd message in their acceptance packet letters: “Congratulations, you’re in. Now go away.” This is a tongue-in-cheek paraphrase of Middlebury’s admissions letter,
what’s a gap year before college (& should you take one)?
By Tricia Taormina, HerCampus Do you get tired just thinking about another year of homework and exams? Are you ready for a new adventure–but not the kind that involves buying books
teens swap gap year for snap year
Many students decide to take a break before attending college to explore the world, do volunteer work or just experience some new venture. These breaks are known as
Harvard Encourages Gap Year
Taking Time Off to Avoid Burn Out Harvard College encourages admitted students to defer enrollment for one year to travel, pursue a special project or activity, work, or spend
10 must haves for backpacking in Europe
Whether you are staying in extravagant hotels or dilapidated hostels, organization is key when youre backpacking through Europe. Aside from the obvious essentials like your passport, clothing, and
Delaying College to Fill in the Gaps
More Students Take Year Off to Travel, Study and Volunteer; Top Reason Cited Is High School Burnout Meet several teens who chose to take a gap year after high
Learning to Bridge the Gap
Go to high school, graduate, go to college, graduate, get a job. It's a pattern that most of the population is familiar with, but it's not necessarily right