by Jake | Jan 20, 2015 | Gap-Year
If price were no object: where would you live, where would you go to college? What if I told you a secret that allowed you to live in virtually any state, survive and thrive on your own, attend a top college and…that it would cost no more than going to college in your home state? The secret: take a productive gap-year! A gap-year is the most bulletproof way of showcasing your eligibility for in-state tuition which unlocks an affordable education in your chosen state. A gap-year allows you the time and freedom to establish and support yourself, you are allowed to explore interests while making money instead of spending it, and you are empowered by managing your own finances which also has a way of revealing what you really care about. Importantly, I’m talking about a productive gap-year. I’m not talking about a year of leisurely world exploration. I’m not talking about a year of doing nothing, napping on your parents couch, or purely “thinking about” your options. I’m talking about an action-packed year of employment, self-reliance, and self-discovery through actions not thoughts. Thinking about what you really want is paralyzing, act! Move to the state and city where you most want to be, work at the best job you can find in any field of interest, support yourself and take a stab at adulthood before college the following year. Before taking the plunge (it’s a big decision!), you should know what you’d be getting into. On one side, taking a gap-year could be your ticket to in-state tuition and myriad other personal, professional, and financial benefits. But beware, a gap-year is not for everyone; some are ill-suited for...
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