The Gap Year Break Between High School And College

There is a big difference between high school and college from having bells to a no dress policy. For high school students, they are obligated to go, and if they don’t attend then the government comes into play. As for college, it 's a choice to go back to school. Students in college have variety of classes to choose from and freedom,etc. This could be freedom from parents or just doing whatever you want without parents barking at you, because you are now an adult. Even though I have been in college for only a semester, I would say that I enjoy college more than high school due to personal reason,and to pros and cons, of the different schools.

In this paper, you are going to read about some of the benefits of taking a gap year before college, as well as some of the negative affect of taking a gap year before college. Students should take a gap year before starting college;

1. How would you describe the quality of your high school's educational resources (such as teachers, counselors, assistance with course selection and college admission planning, books, facilities, size and location)?

This article was another one of my pieces that was very informative. The article was made by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, which is the world’s largest nonprofit association that focuses on international education and exchange programs. They focus a lot on helping students plan and take their gap years. This article has both information on personal peoples’ gap years and statistics on gap years. I think that NAFSA is very qualified to speak about Gap Years because their whole business rotates around them. Holly Bull, president of the Center for Interim Programs (CIP) speaks throughout many of the articles. The CIP is another program that assist students in their gap year, making Holly Bull a great person to rely on for further information about gap years. Another person repetitively mentioned throughout the article is Ron L. Witczak, assistant vice provost and director of study abroad at Portland State University. They give a lot of insight for gap years

In the American schooling system, children begin primary school around the age of six, this is called elementary school and most students stay there for five to six years before they go on to secondary school which involves middle school and high school. After graduating high school some students may go on to “higher education” known as college, but any schooling done after high school is no longer mandatory.

I really liked that Kimbrough saw the idea of speaking up than to keep silent about the situation. Her story could and will for sure help the others just because she spoke on something she felt the need to be adjusted. The article black student holds protest after getting rejected from the university of Michigan, also pointed out that the university saying that each student's application undergoes several holistic reviews on which to consider many factors when determine whether a student is he right fit for the institution. It also pointed out that the university negotiated with blacks’ students as far as back as the 1979, stating that they will work on the numbers of minority enrollment to 10%, but 44 years later, there is still no changes.

In some countries it is a common occurrence for students to take a gap year in between high school and higher education-some do this to just have a break from school, others use this as an opportunity to see the world and expand their horizons. Of course there are financial issues involved with this, for if the person were to travel at all they would need to save a substantial amount of money in order to do so. In my opinion it would be a large but extremely beneficial investment. However, with no issues financially, I would most definitely use this opportunity as a way to further myself and expand my worldview. In the year I would travel to several countries; the first and last country I would visit would be England.

Graduating from high school is what every student is looking forward to. However, going to college is a big accomplishment for all students. The first day of freshman high school and college feels the same, the excitement and pressured. As many students experienced, both high school and college could be compared their similarities. First, both students in college and high school are expected to behave in well mannered, attend to every class on time, and respect the teachers or professors. Second, being prepared in class is needed for the success whether the students are in high school or college. Third, high school and college allow the students to figure out and pursue their career. In contrary, high school and college have a lot of differences to each other. Unlike high school, students in college can choose a college they would prefer, they can manage their own time, and students be able to learn how to balance their responsibilities and priorities.

By taking this time off to explore what life has to offer, this decision has made several students feel more mature as young adults. They were able to understand who they have become, and able to handle pressures in life that came along such as basic stereotyping, patience with others, and feeling more mature than their peers when they return to college. With using a year in between school and college, one can defer their application to college and go figure out what type of person they will become. Some get upset with going to college that first year and by taking the year off, most students come back with some life changing skills that enable them to have the traits, skillset and firsthand knowledge to deal with the first year of college situations such as parties, ethics, and alcohol. Most students feel that by taking this time off, it helps in their growth and not just mentally, but spiritually. One female even lost faith during her first year as a result of her experience. After hearing of the rape of one of the orphans, she recalled her religious doubts: “How can God let this happen?” (Shea, J. pg. 570). Many colleges are allowing more students to apply for a gap year. “In 2009, Princeton University launched a fully subsidized international volunteering gap year option for incoming undergraduates to encourage an international perspective and

“You should really figure out what you want to do before you waste a ton of money.” “It's okay to not know exactly what you want to do, you have time.” Transitioning from high school to college was slightly frightening considering the mixed emotions I experienced while constantly hearing comments similar to these from not only my parents, but older friends, teachers, informative college advisors, or administration. Although I haven’t gotten into my desired career, let alone the classes needed to get there; I feel my thorough research into every aspect of Accounting, from organizations, internships, and all the needed qualifications will be extremely beneficial in knowing this is the career for me.

The gap year is supposed to be a year that you take off of school and get a job. They say that this year off of school gives you an opportunity to make money. This year also gives a chance to experience the work field. While there can be good things about a gap year there are also some bad. A lot of higher paying jobs now require a higher degree, than just your high school diploma. So is it really worth getting a job if all you’re making is minimum wage [$8.15]. So is it really worth staying home and making $8.15 an hour instead of going off to college, going into debt but getting a higher paying job.

Some may think that high school and college reading and writing are similar and that it’s just the next level up but it 's not, they differentiate in many ways. College reading and writing is more than that, it’s a completely different world when compared to high school. It’s much more advanced and complexed. Some ideas that can be compared are the way we annotate, understand text, assignment topics, the depth of research, and so on. This is important to understanding how much more you can get out of college vs. just getting a high school reading and writing education.

The purpose of my speech is providing you with a little information about the benefits of taking a gap year, what it can do to you, and hopefully persuade you into taking one yourself.

Taking a gap year might be a personal consideration but in the end, is it really worth it? A gap year is when students take a year off after high school and don't go straight to college. During the gap year, people usually travel, works, or do something to promote their time off from education. Not many people consider taking a gap year no matter how effective it might be. A gap year allows one to be independent. It allows people to learn about themselves and what they want to do in their life. Gap year allows one to add to their resume. You can see the world and get new life experiences, which is an untradeable prize. On the other hand, going straight to college can have its advantages. Going right into college can give one a head start

As Greg Kristof, a gap year taker and now sophomore at Harvard University, stated in the interview that I conducted, “In America it seems that college is a huge rite of passage when actually it’s a huge investment”.