Taking a 'Gap Year' Before College: Pros and Cons 

I strongly suggest taking a year off after graduation or at least a semester to plan your future wisely. There's no rush. You don't have to have everything together by 22.

why does this news lady sound sarcastically rude?

I will take a year off. I just want to find out who I am and what I want without the pressure of having to manage school at the same time. It's been years since I could do something without having to think about how it could effect my future. Travelling for a long time, publishing a book without my grades suffering because of the commitment needed to finish and publish it, doing stuff without thinking "I can't do that, I'm busy studying" is just not possible while in school. After finishing school, I'm free for the first time since like 13 years or more (I'm from Germany, some schools have 12 grades, some have 13) For 13 years, I wasn't able to do things without thinking about studying, exams and my future. A gap year offers enough opportunities to do just that.

I use to be so against taking a gap year but I took one anyways and it’s the best thing I could have ever done

I'm watching this video while considering taking a gap year. I'll be back this time next year to tell you what I did. Wish me best of luck!

We are forced to watch this in our english lesson.

ngl if you really believe a gap year will benefit your mental health or anything else just do it. your living for yourself, if your parents are going to be mad or frustrated, let em. eventually we all are going to move out and become adults. no matter how mad your parents get it’s your life and they brought u in this world to enjoy it because nothing in this world is promised except death. so why not enjoy it till our time comes?

“but what should kids be doing? internships? community service?” bruh. HOW ABOUT NOTHING. why do you have to always be doing something in this culture? you’ve already been in school for almost 2 decades if you just graduated highschool just chill for 12 months at least. who cares?

This is literally just two moms talking about there kids and I Iove it.

wthh,, the news person keeps interrupting the lady

In Asia, gap year means you fail to get to college in first year after you are graduated from highschool and it is a disgrace because you are fallen behind your batch

Who here are graduates of 2023 wondering if they should take a gap year 🙋🏽‍♀️

the interviewer is very annoying and won't let the interviewee finish her sentences :(

Lady stop cutting of the actual professional! 🙄

I think it is better to work for a few years in non-technical jobs; like sales and marketing or HR. This will give you a chance to learn what you like and dislike in working and will also earn you money and make your CV look great. Also if you do a 'travelling' gap year when you apply for jobs in the future many employees will be very interested in how you pay for it and will be sceptical you are a spoilt middle class kid who won't fit in with the company.

If you can do a 2 year stint in the Army and get your tuition paid that way before college, I think that's an excellent option.

My gap year was spent worki ghalf of the year and then going to Asia to be an English teacher.

Great video thank you bro

If I even bring up the topic with my parents... *Brr* no When will Indian parents begin accepting gap years

hey, I am technically younger than my same year friends by 1 year already, but Asian people frowning on gap years ? makes me think twice

Thank You very much !! Professor Elizabeth Armstrong & Wall Street Journal :)

It was my listening comprehension exam, it was very hard

I’m taking my gap year AFTER college. I graduated last week. I need to RELAX

People should have no rights of judging someone like this. Who cares what everybody else thinks. People are so obsessed about what other people do, especially famous people. Why even make it a big deal if someone wants to take a gap year of or not lol. There are bigger problems around the world that are more important. Taking a gap year is not lazy but smart, no matter who you are or what you do during that time. Work, travel or just chill. Especially smart before enter a difficult and competitive university like Harvard!

Why is the woman from the tv always interrupting her guest?

Did anybody notice how the reporter tried talking over her😒? Some people🙄 I get if she was having a bad day but a sorry only takes a second or two to say.

what about being accepted and then making a gap year ?am i a loser bcs of that

2 months then i’m finally done with Hs

Tfw we're having this for work

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what does she think so ?

Here a gap year is an obligatory part of every guy's life. It's army year

Is it me or is that a Heineken in the background?

It's best for most kids to keep going with school, once you stop might not want to go back

It’s lazy not to go to college and start into the workforce full time?

est ce que quelqu'un peut faire une traduction rapide en français

Every gap year is like losing almost the entirety of the salary you would have received in the last year of your working career before you retire. Also, not everyone is privileged enough to go on an exploratory voyage to "find yourself." I wouldn't recommend a gap year before college to most everyone!

Mr hagemann is sweet

can you help me i'm french and i have to make a summary of this video can you do a summary in english ,i will translate it thanks

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So bad audio! SAD!

I’m writing tomorrow an exam lol thank u

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None of the a above, drop out college is a waste of time and money, apart from if you wanna be a doctor, lawyer bla bla

I have taken 2 gap years by now :)

stop the cap and keep grinding

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎓 Benefits of Taking a Gap Year* - Taking a gap year before college can offer additional space for personal growth and autonomy. - Funding the gap year might pose a challenge for many families, but entering the workforce during this time can also be beneficial. - Gap years provide an opportunity for psychological and emotional development, allowing students to gain maturity before entering college. 02:17 *✈️ Recommendations for Gap Year Activities* - Independent travel arrangements are recommended to foster autonomy and personal growth. - Engaging in community service or internships are also valuable options. - Students should have some financial responsibility during their gap year, such as working to save money for their activities. 03:23 *💰 Financial Challenges and Privilege in Gap Years* - Financing a gap year may be easier for privileged families, highlighting socioeconomic disparities. - While gap years can offer benefits, they may also exacerbate inequalities. - The prevalence of gap years among US students is increasing, although systematic research on its commonality is lacking. Made with HARPA AI

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what about being accepted and then making a gap year ?am i a loser bcs of that