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Last Update: October 6, 2013
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I am in the 12th grade, worrying about the future of course. I've been looking into this and trying to see what I want. Recently the idea of taking a year off was brought to my attention. Everyone I have asked has thought it is a terrific idea and they had wished they'd done it. I'm afraid that after my four years my life will be in a place where I wouldn't want to leave where I am because I would be beginning working. I would love to, more than anything, go backpacking through Europe and maybe even take a literature class in Athens. My father on the other hand feels it is a horrible idea and we don't have the money (even though I plan on getting jobs where I can and figuring that out on my own. I also have a job now) I guess what I need is not so much an answer but an opinion from someone more experienced is incredibly needed. (link)
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I am currently in college and there hasn't been a time in my life when I thought that I didn't want to go to college. However, I know that there pressure to attend college.
I don't think that it would be a waste of time to travel, if that's what you truly want to do. Through your backpacking, I think that you could gain insight and experience, and also, you have the time to think and enjoy life.
Speaking from personal experience, the summer of 12th grade, I traveled through Europe with Sound of America (Summer Music Program-- Honor Band & Chorus). We mainly played music but we also had time to look around the beautiful cities. I couldn't speak Italian or German but I took in the scenery and the difference in culture.
If you really want to travel, you should. Once you decide, don't look back on your decision. There will be other opportunities later on in your life!
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I can't even begin to tell you how helpful your answer has been to me. Thank you so much, and I have decided to, so I don't regret it later.
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