Is it possible to take a year off?

navyarf
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:51:50 +0000

Yes you can, I am doing exactly what you described, but make sure to research the specific policies at your school. Most will ask that you, “reapply”, which in most cases means paying a fee to be re-enrolled (providing you have a solid G.P.A and no disciplinary records).

I’m about the continue my second semester off and I think the experience has been positive. I work a part-time job and spend a great deal of my time in the public library.

And while finances are important, the job-market right now and in the foreseeable future (next year or two) is atrocious, so taking some time off might even pay off financially. But make sure you are DOING SOMETHING, not just sitting at home and wasting away playing COD.