Gap Year During School

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi everyone!</p>

<p>So I just recently learned that UCB is offering a design minor starting 2015 (but most likely won't be ready to go until 2016) and since I am a sophomore now, I highly doubt that I will be able to finish the minor in my senior year. </p>

<p>I was wondering then if I could take a gap year between say my sophomore year and my junior year to study/intern/work abroad to gain valuable business experience before coming back to UCB. One concern other than whether Berkeley allows this is whether Haas allows this. I am applying to Haas this year and my question is: if I get into Haas, how will my plans for a gap year be complicated?</p>

<p>Please and thank you!</p>

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<p>Why don’t you just check with Haas?</p>

<p>StevenToCollege</p>

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<p>Gap year is a great idea. I’m sure Haas will allow it. Harvard, Yale, all elite schools allow gap years. </p>

<p>the only reason to question is if you have a special financial situation that would prohibit you from taking a gap year. And know that if you take a year off, you need to start paying off your student loans once you leave the school.</p>

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<p>Will I have to reapply for admission to Berkeley after my gap year?</p>

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<p>No. Get permission from the dean of the school and talk with your advisors, first.</p>