Who is with me: who will defer college for a year?

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<p>I'm starting to think that when I get accepted into college, I will defer for a year to join the peace corps - for at least 6 months and then work and travel in another country for another 6 months. Then I will go back to school - then off to med school!</p>

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<p>I think, (and I might be wrong) but CC might be the wrong place to look for people who plan on doing that…</p>

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<p>Yeah, there’s plenty of other similar organizations you can volunteer for, but not peace corps. Peace corps is for after college and it’s a 2 year program from what i know.</p>

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<p>Mairoula is right- the peace corp has strict regulations- it’s a minimum 2 year program (although you can leave early by choice/ if the site is shut down due to danger reasons), and if you want to be accepted into the program, you’ll most likely need a college degree.</p>

<p>To top it off, they want you to apply generally around a year before you plan to leave.</p>

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<p>Deferring for one year isn’t quite going to cut it. My suggestion: wait until after college if you really want to do this.</p>

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<p>moviefreak126–that sounds so cool! In fact I’m sort of in a gap year now, volunteering in China (teaching English and History) while taking Spanish lessons. I think it’s a great way to relax and do things that I really want to do (like learning Tai-chi and Street Dance). After four years of college I guess I’ll go straight into a job and then, there won’t be too much free time. If you decide on a gap year, I hope you can plan well and enjoy!</p>

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<p>If you do the Peace Corps, it is something to do after college. They want you to have some education. It is near a two year stint. Plus they will pay off some of your Perkins Loans (if you qualify) if you are in it long enough.</p>

<p>Try Americorps. Or teach. Research and you’ll be surprised as to what you’ll find.</p>

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<p>I’d love to do peace corps, but I won’t be 18..I am definetely planning a year or two off after college before I start work/go to grad school though..so hopefully I can go then!</p>

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<p>If I defer a year it will only be due to the white house internship ;).</p>

<p>That doesn’t affect your admission in any way right?</p>