Comments on: 10 Good Reasons to Take A Gap Year Before College

By: Sarah Vazquez

Sarah Vazquez — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:17:13 +0000

So true, so true!

Taking a “Year On” has been the best decision I’ve made.
I WWOOFed in France (WWOOF.org) and did an experiential education program in Nepal with Dragons (WhereThereBeDragons.com).

This article is serious amo for battling with any parent hesitation. Great!

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By: Olga

Olga — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:47:15 +0000

Definitely. When I studied abroad in England, many of my British classmates had taken gap years, and they had a lot more direction and focus because of it. But then again, it’s never too late to fill ‘gaps’ in your career, plans and life with travel!

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:00:02 +0000

thanks for the links

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:55:11 +0000

Of course you can take a gap year after college, and as for budget:

http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-travel-for-free/

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:53:58 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Richard. Year Out looks very interesting and I’d love to profile it on Matador Abroad.

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By: Happenchance » Week in Review

Happenchance » Week in Review — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:05:35 +0000

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By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:33:32 +0000

This is making me wish *I* took a gap year instead of jumping straight into college. Maybe I can take a gap year AFTER college? As in, a gap between college and a career? Not that I would have the budget to do so, but hey…

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By: Richard Oliver

Richard Oliver — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:18:51 +0000

This is a great article and most pertinent in these difficult economic times. I would add another major advantage: the skills and experience gained on a gap year will significantly improve your employability.
The UK has a tradition of young people taking a gap year between school and college that is still gaining in popularity. Now we are seeing more graduates taking time out to do something useful, improve their employability and gain an advantage over their peers. We are also seeing a in increased take up by those taking a sabbatical or career break.
Many who contemplate a gap year find it difficult to know where to start and how to select a suitable and worthwhile project that best suits their unique needs. It was for this reason that Year Out Group was formed nearly ten years ago. It offers useful advice and a wide variety of placements in over 90 countries.

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By: Babel

Babel — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:20:39 +0000

so Jessica – move on

nice article! i hope i will take a gapyear after my apprenticeship 2011! maybe australia? n8