is taking a year off after you graduate high school a good or bad idea?

[Tyrannus]

How do feel about taking a year off after you graduate from high school.

 

[Yanks]

You mean before going to college?
I'd rather just enroll the upcoming fall

 

[roncato]

Yeah, it's not bad. However, you shouldn't be slacking off. Go find a job and later on, go to college.

 

[Pirate King]

its a great idea, ive never been as happy as i am now

 

[GhostProject]

It can cause you to lose your momentum. You'll get so caught up in having to support yourself that when it comes time to re-enroll, you'll have enough on your mind that you won't really want to. Falling 'behind the curve' in regards to your now-in-college peers can also be a motivation killer. Discipline and a plan can push through this, but I don't recommend it.

I'm the only one of my friends that didn't take a break after high school, and the only one that actually stuck with going to college.

 

[UCE]

Depends. I'd say do it then.

 

[Ryuma720]

Good
Maybe gives u time to chill, work, or something

I wished I did that

 

[JStar King]

Yeah, it's not bad. However, you shouldn't be slacking off. Go find a job and later on, go to college.

Basically this. I did this before taking college courses at Sinclair.

 

[Punk Hazard]

Right now, I'm half and half in it. I was going to do this once I graduated and get a job, then enroll in college, but a few of the adults in my life told me it might not work out as well as I'm hoping. I heard it's harder to get into college if you do so, but I don't know how true that is. I ended up applying to colleges myself.

 

[NineSNS]

It's only beneficial if you have plans that keep you busy and motivated for most of the year. And depending on the courses you'll be taking when you do start college, a year is enough time for some cobwebs to accumulate around what you've learned.

 

[Mahesvara]

If you do that I would recommend getting a job, just so you stay busy and don't get lazy.

 

[elitenoob94]

It depends. I took a year off, although I financially going to college would be a pain. I wanted to work anyway as when I come back from Military service I have places to go to while I get on my feet again.

Again, it depends on what you're planning on doing. It's a safe and smart option to not take a year of and go straight into school. Get it out of the way because most people aren't actually going for what they want in undergrad. Most people go back for the degree they want later on.

 

[paratise]

I have not done it so idk. Always sounded cool though but the education system in our country is not flexible for something like that.

 

[-Punk-]

I did it. It doesn't affect you, is a nice break.

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

I did it, my little sister did too. I dropped out of college but she actually said it helped her get ready while being able to enjoy her time.

 

[Multiply]

I did it only because I'm joining the Air Force though. It gets really boring when all your friends are too busy to hang out!

 

[GreenTeaChloe]

How do feel about taking a year off after you graduate from high school.

I took 6 months off - Best decision I ever made. It allowed me to recuperate myself before going back into studying immediately.
Allowed me to feel relaxed, made some extra money.

To be honest it is a good idea to take at least some time off before starting university. Allows you to think about what you actually want to do in life - because remember university isn't for everyone and people only choose to go to appear smart for family and friends. I had a few friends who regretted going to university and dropped out after the first year.

So taking some time off can help you think if university is really for you.

 

[Bronze]

Unless you can't afford to get to college/university, in that circumstance is you would get a job and save up money.

 

[Hexuze]

Depends what you're doing during that year off.

 

[Souji]

It all depends on what you really want to do.

If you've got a solid idea of what you really want to do and are capable of doing it (financially and academically), go straight to a college/university and just work while you're a student, whether on campus or not. Just realize that you'll need to be able to schedule yourself and pace things.

If you're still unsure, take a job but enroll part-time with a few classes at a college. Engage career options, talk to others, experience things, etc etc.

What I'm saying is that you never really want to stop your education. Even if you're taking a single class while working full-time, you're making progress toward something.