If I leave, will I ever go back?
This may be the attitude of some, contemplating the realm of taking a year off of college. Taking a year off is easier said than done. There are a lot of logistics to figure out, but in the end it could be worth it. But for students who think that continuing school is the best option, here is a list of pros and cons to why students should keep going. Or, in other words, why students shouldn’t take a year off.
Pros: Not taking a year off
1. The sooner you are finished, the sooner you can begin. Your career, that is. This is the typical way that students do things. College leads to degree which leads to career.
2. During school there is a subconscious state called the ‘zone.’ Students in college get into this said ‘zone’ and with it comes determination and habit. By continuing through college until you receive your degree, you don’t have to worry much about breaking concentration or feeling ‘dry’ in terms of knowing how college life goes. Continuing all the way through college doesn’t risk the chances of feeling like you took a step backwards.
3. Graduate with the people in your class! This is something that is important to some, and insignificant to others. Graduation is a memorable ceremony where students can look back on their years in college and meditate on the past and future. Graduating with the people who you grew up with, the people you became adults with, is something that seems like a special opportunity to have.
4. Similarly to taking a year off to gain experience or take a break from college, students at many schools have the opportunity of studying abroad while receiving credit at the same time. This is a great alternative for anyone seeking new surroundings, while continuing the college process and experience.
Cons: Not taking a year off
1. One of the main reasons that students take a year off of college is to take a break and relax, while still being productive. Not taking a year off, for students who are in need of it, could be detrimental to their work ethic and cause them to be burned out.
