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Should I Take Time Off?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of taking time off at any point during your college career? How much time should you take off? How you can put that time to good use?



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by Bryan_Carey
Oct 23 '01 I Need a Break From School!
Taking time off is a personal decision, and it can greatly delay, or eliminate, any chances for completing a degree.... read full review
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by three_ster
May 11 '05 Taking time off from college -- Avoiding the burn-out
Taking time off could be the best thing for you, but make sure you think it through before you head down that road.... read full review
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by GravityGirl
Dec 21 '00 The Postgraduate Program
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by coldsteel7
Feb 04 '00 How Long Do You Plan To "Take Off?"
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by kbolton72
Jun 23 '09 ~~ DO YOU NEED A BREATHING SPELL FROM YOUR STUDIES?? ~~
Don't let your education ever take a grinding halt! There is always time to go back, but the sooner the better!... read full review
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by Erin2k
Jul 31 '01 to take spring and summer or not to
take it only if you have time for the work... read full review
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by jsgoddess
Dec 13 '00 Working worked for me
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by bceaglesfan
Nov 07 '00 If you are under 40, this does not apply!
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by Alkaiser
Jun 07 '00 I Have No Summer Vacation!
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by kmhinman
Apr 13 '00 My 5 year long "Semester Off"
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by bonzobean
Feb 06 '00 Take a break from school, earn money, and be all you can be
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by babypod
Feb 04 '00 Best thing I ever did!
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by GwenK
Feb 05 '00 Street smarts vs. book smarts
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by mht
Jun 27 '01 The Gain of Losing Time
It can often be a good idea that should be carefully considered along with its potential drawbacks. In the midst of the decision, the Master Designer should not be ignored.... read full review
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by Dhano923
Aug 15 '00 Dont Bite Off More Than You Can Chew!
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by Denalisky
Jun 01 '00 Stick it out if you can
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by nghiemr
Jun 07 '00 The Real World Can Wait
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by MyThreeSons
Jul 20 '00 In a word - DON'T!
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by sparke61
Mar 15 '01 If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
Sometimes time off is far better than wasting money and effort.... read full review
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by Profilewriter
Feb 03 '00 Not Everyone Should Be In College
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by dave_huber
May 21 '00 You'll Never Go Back...
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by TresCrazyDiva
Jun 08 '01 Your life, your time- do with it what you must!
Benefits and drawbacks to taking time off, and the simple fact that ultimately it is a personal choice based on a variety of factors...... read full review
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by Profilewriter
Feb 01 '00 Just do it!
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by tbeyer
Oct 29 '00 The comment that was too long...
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by Pookie5395
Feb 08 '00 Sometimes Taking Time Off Is Best
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by Tmayf63350
Feb 08 '00 Really make sure you are ready to commit...
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by Andrew_Hicks
Feb 11 '00 What I'm doing right now
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by Kellyann71
Mar 03 '00 If I knew then, what I know now
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by PaleClouds
Jul 10 '00 Consider All Your Options
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by Xiag
May 21 '00 Throwing Bullets...
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by blackelve
Mar 01 '00 Going Back Married With Children
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by akbourne
Jul 11 '00 I left and I'm going back
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by Ergoboy
Nov 22 '00 Get a job! (Time off between undergraduate and graduate studies)
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by la_monday
Jun 22 '00 Time Off - Beneficial or Bad Idea?
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by basilisk4
Apr 13 '00 Taking Time Off -- What it really means
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by L.Theman
Aug 10 '00 Yes! Unless You Just Want More Time To Touch Yourself.
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by mcommini
Aug 17 '01 You Are the Best Judge
Taking time off from college is a weighty matter. If you can avoid missing a semester, continue on! But look at life realistically as well.... read full review
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by conniemarie
Oct 26 '00 Lots of People Take Time Off
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by sychodilik
May 30 '00 Sometimes it is the best thing for you
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by dahilia
Jan 31 '00 get your butt back to school and get some learning
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by billyvail
Dec 13 '00 How I Spent My Summer Vacation
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by little_wet_dog
Apr 26 '00 Taking time off: 16 years of school and what to do now?
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by veganweb
Aug 29 '00 Taking time off can be good.
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by jrabino2
Feb 01 '00 Enjoy your time before reality sets in...
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by ShawnaJo
Jan 29 '00 Don't take too much time off
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by zorrosmommy
Feb 04 '00 Do what You need to do to be Successful
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by maillette
Aug 23 '00 The best thing I ever did.
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by loyalty
May 24 '00 Think First, Act Second.....
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by Csaint
Aug 15 '00 Time Will Tell the Truth
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by IchBenYoda
Aug 14 '00 Best thing I ever did
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by TLBP
Mar 26 '00 My brain turned to oatmeal!
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by phungus
Mar 14 '00 Dont' Burn Yourself Out
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by Kidnykid
Feb 11 '00 It's a good idea
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by Johnna67
Feb 04 '00 If your not ready...wait!
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by KLHAMMAR
Nov 08 '00 Not For Everyone, But Perfect For Some
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by julie42
Jun 23 '00 Will you go back if you take time off?
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by Missi1930
Sep 01 '00 YOU WILL GO BACK the top 10 list
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by Sarahcl
Nov 29 '00 I never believed college wasn't right for me... until I got here
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by davelaura
Aug 15 '00 Need A Break!
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by Blondebug
Feb 03 '00 To drop out or Not
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by cereal_killer
Apr 25 '00 Time to Think
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by princess25311
Sep 25 '00 making yourself happy
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by Jewelzebec
Aug 11 '00 Giving a New Outlook on Life
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