<p>Hello :D,</p>
<p>I’d like to know what are people’s opinions on taking a gap year. I remember reading that we can defer for a year or two at Brown, and was wondering whether a gap year before college is advisable or not. Do a lot of first year students do this?</p>
<p>Of course, in case of taking a gap year I’d have a thorough plan for it-- i.e. learning something new, working, traveling, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>Wish I did - as long as it’s something you’re willing to spend a year doing - go for it again, as long as it isn’t watching Sally Jesse Raphael and eating cookies :)</p>
<p>I know a non-negligible number of the students at my high school took a gap year, but I don’t believe any of them went to Brown after doing so. With that said, my roommate spent a year studying in France before coming to Brown, and he seems happy with how he spent the time.</p>
<p>It is my belief that a gap year can be really beneficial. You guys have been working non-stop for so long; you might need to catch your breath and regroup before going back to a really intense school experience. For the right kids, a gap year can be terrific. Here’s what Brown says on its FAQ admissions web site:</p>
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<p>Thanks a lot!
It’s such a dilemma 
I’m really excited with my acceptance and just want to become a Brownie already! But then again, I’m not feeling 100% ready. (maybe I’ll never be 100%? :P)</p>
<p>Anyone else have taken a gap year/planning to/other opinions & advices on what’s “worthy” of doing during the gap year? :)</p>