<p>Thanks everyone. For anyone who cares to know, I’ve decided on taking the gap year. Most people think I’ve gone completely crazy, but deep now I feel like I made the right choice. I have a job lined up for the first semester and I have some goals I plan on completing by the end of the year. I am trying to decide the best way to travel next semester but I will figure it out. Once everything is all planned and organized, I think I will feel even better with my decision. Obviously there are doubts, especially when I hear how happy my friends are to be going off to college in the next few weeks, but I’m sure I’ll get through it all. Again, I appreciate all of the insight, it made my decision easier.</p>
<p>OH, and BU accepted this deferment and I am getting in touch with financial aid to discuss everything.</p>