I would do that but Penn State is really expensive, even for instate students and they are not known for giving very good financial aid. According to the net price calculator on their site it comes out to around $26,000 as the cost of attendance after federal, state, and college grants. Even if i use the 2 + 2 program at Abington, which is the closest Penn State branch campus it only drops to around $22000 for the first two years. I would love to attend Penn State, but sadly its just not an affordable option for me and my family. While a gap year sounds appealing, I don’t know what I would do that is worthwhile other then working, which i already do.