<p>I honestly don't know what I want to do with my life after high school and not sure what to major in college. Maybe it's just not for me. Any who, I was considering taking a gap year and wanted to hear stories of others who have done the same.</p>
<p>I took a gap year and I regret it to some extent. I got to travel, but only for about a little over a month. After that I spent the rest of my time working. I didn’t need the money, I just did it to give me something to kill time. The majority of my friends are either away for school or at school. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have plans to do something serious while you take your gap year.</p>
<p>Did you have any clue as to what you wanted do in college? like major wise?</p>
<p>I had some clue, but my mind has changed since then.</p>
<p>I personally wouldn’t consider taking a gap year between high school; maybe after college. For one reason or another, when I was 18, I didn’t see myself as mature enough to be able to conduct myself in such a way that I can wisely spend that gap year. </p>
<p>By the way, you should probably repost this in this section: [College</a> Life - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/]College”>College Life - College Confidential Forums) or some other section.
You would probably get more feedback there.</p>
<p>I am currently taking a gap year. I’ve found it to be extremely beneficial in ways I never imagined. I’ve been able to work a lot and travel a little bit. The most rewarding part of this experience has been the little things: spending time with my family, reading a book my English teacher didn’t assign, developing an opinion about the presidential election,etc. I feel much more prepared for college in intangible ways. </p>
<p>Personally, I would not take a “gap year” after college. I will have college debt and will want to either get a job, get an internship, or go to grad school. </p>
<p>In response to the comment about not doing a gap year due to lack of maturity…I think it’s the exact opposite. It can be a very maturing experience for those students who are not. If you chat with your parents about your plans then it would not be an issue. The key is to always have something on your plate: a job, a job shadow, an internship, a project, a travel experience, a volunteer experience, etc. The year away from academics will make u appreciate the education u got as a high schooler and make u even more excited/motivated about college. At least that’s been my experience so far. I’ve heard that students who do gap years generally end up getting better grades in college than those who do not.</p>
<p>My main fear was somehow falling behind my other peers and friends and feeling left out of the college experience. Taking a gap year is still in consideration for me and I should probably introduce the idea to my parents first lol. Thanks you guys, the advice has really gotten me thinking.</p>
<p>@Distressstudent I just realized I posted this under ucsd! I probably should do that, whoops.</p>
<p>Hello! Im currently on my gap year. Things didnt work out with me and music conservatories that I felt lost on what I wanted to do and decided to take a gap year. I got a visa and travelled to France where I am currently. I feel kinda like an outcast because everyone is so busy with school… but if you know exactly what you want to accomplish in that year and work hard, it will be to your benefit! In all truth I regret taking this gap year but there are some upsides (I always look to the positive) I have a lot of time to myself and Ive definetly changed a lot. I decided to go into psychology, did lots of researching on schools, was able to convince myself it was the right path for me, write very persuasive essays, and it payed off with me getting into UCSD with fairly low stats. Everything has its ups and downs. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! :)</p>