Taking a gap year before college or going into the workforce may not be for all students. In fact, according to the Gap Year Association, 2-3% of senior students take a gap year and then go on to start college.
Most students during their gap year find a job to save for college, or just find a well-paying job and stay with it. Senior Shelby Earles has a plan that’s going to work for her.
“I plan on taking a few years off and just working a normal job and saving for a little while so I can start working with my land,” Earles said.
Gap Year Association reported that 83% of students get a job to save for college before committing to college without a money plan. Senior Joshua Gonzales was also planning on saving money, but the time he’s taking off is different from his peers.
“I plan to take one to make sure I have everything ready, and I will be working during that time too,” Gonzales said.
Other students don’t plan on taking a gap year; they are going straight into college to get it done quicker and to get a job. Senior Steven Waller would like to have a quick and easy college experience.
“No, I don’t wanna prolong college,” Waller said. “ I just wanna get it over with.”
After stepping away from the classroom, seniors experience personal growth that enriches their future academic and career paths. No matter what path seniors take, their growth and mental health are the one thing students should be focused on.
