Is taking a gap year a bad idea?

InternetJunkie
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 21:31:46 +0000

Hey CC! Sorry if I’m posting in the wrong section but this seems like the right section, considering my circumstances. I;ll try to be brief explaining my current situation.

Basically, I’m considering taking a gap year.

I’m a senior in high school, and while I like to consider myself intelligent, I’m kind of an under achiever. When I applied to colleges, the only thing I really considered was location and whether it had a decent reputation or not. Well after having received most of my acceptance and rejection letters, and having done a LOT more research, I’m starting to have doubts about my college options and choices.

~~~Another problem is, there are only two colleges oos that I can afford to pay, and while they're nice/decent schools, they're not really my favorite choices, and I think I'd end up transferring out of them if I chose to attend.

~~~Third, I'm kind of tired with school at the moment. I'm 110% I'm going to go to college to get a degree because I want the ability to move up the ladder and earn a good wage. I'm not one of those people that if I chose to take a gap year I'd never go back to school. I just want a break.

~~~I haven't lived in or been in the states for 5 years. :I Not only would it be an adjustment living on my own, I'll be going through serious culture shock.

SOOOOOOOOOOOO, I'm considering on living with my grandma in NC for a year, working to save money, and apply to oos schools I like/have a good reputation/and I can afford.

BUT Idk if this is a dumb idea. Thanks for your responces!!

-Sincerely, InternetJunkie