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<p>Toledo, I agree completely! I grew up in the eighties where it wasn’t a choice for students to take a gap year or two but rather a necessity. I knew I wanted to go to grad school but my savings had been depleted; so, like many others, I worked, lived on pb&j’s and mac-n-cheese, had several roomates to share costs, and I saved (and saved, and saved). I accumulated enough money to be able to work in the day and take 6 hours per semester in the evenings. Yes, it took a bit longer, but I didn’t complain about the situation – it was what it was.</p>
<p>College is NOT an entitlement! There are ways to get that degree if you’re motivated and determined. It may take you longer, but it can be done.</p>