Gap years - great! (Gap Years in general)

Member Name: judman

Product:	Gap Years in general
Date:	05/05/09 (45 review reads)
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Advantages: Spending time with yourself

Disadvantages: Having to face your studies again after the gap year

Gap years are great for taking time off inbetween studies and spending time on yourself, doing what it is that you have wanted to do and getting your head free and ready for when you start sudy again.
I took a gap year and used it travelling.
I must say that I really enjoyed it, and in a way, I think it helped me quite a bit, as it got me to think about what it is I really want to do in life and get to see the world and get a feel of what goes on around me.
Many people study for nearly half their life without taking breaks, and although there is absolutely no problem with this and this can possibly end you up with a great career and financially stable, I feel that it is important to take a bit of time off to clear your head and have a bit of fun. Even if it is not for a year, but half a year.
I cannot really think of any diadvantages for taking gap years but the only struggle is having to face your studies again after you have had a nice break and kind of got used to the idea of relaxing and enjoying yourself.

I recommend it but at the end of the day, it is up to the individual person.

Summary: Gap Years