Views of Time Off

anovice
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:22:15 +0000

If you don’t have a good reason, I think both are looked down upon. If you do have a good reason, I don’t think they don’t have to hinder you at all. Taking a year off can be great if you do something with your time that is enlightening but if you just chill at home and hang out on CC (LOL!) then I don’t think many colleges are going to take that excuse. Taking a lesser course load is okay if you have circumstances that require that (ie you can’t pay for school and you have to work 40hrs a week to pay for it or your sister/brother/parent/best friend is suffering from some fatal disease and you want to be home). If you’re just doing it to “take your time” I don’t think that’ll cut it for an excuse especially if you aren’t working and are being supported by your parents.

… just what I’ve heard.