Writting Homework Week 8.docx

By the time students graduate from college, they may have been going to school for some years. The idea of charging right into another two to seven years of academia, depending on a student’s goals, can be daunting. It should be a time of identifying personal goals and opportunities to meet those goals. It’s essential that the student make the decision about taking one gap year for these reasons. First, To get the most out of a gap year, planning ahead is key. Students should figure out what they want to do, where they want to go, what goals they hope to achieve and how much they are able to spend. Establish a timeline with a firm end date. Second, you can take one gap year for your passion such as: travel, volunteering, a job or time for quiet self-improvement or students can opt to participate in structured programs. Third, you can spend this time to realiging their work- life balance experience everyday life without the demands of school. Instead, they can focus on simpler tasks. This point has some merit on the surface. However, some people say that is not necessary for students. Because they can loss of motivation. Some may find it difficult returning to the study grind after a year off.

It is important that students remain engaged and spend that time doing something that will further their personal, academic or professional development. A gap year allows students to take a breather such as: rest, recharge, refresh, reinvigorate and reflect on the next step in life. So, a gap years is the good choice with students.