Taking A Semester Off?

[agentarenas]

If youre doing it for the right reasons and youre focused enough to come back, go for it.


It really all depends on the person/situation they're in. Some people "take a semester off" when in the back of their minds they know they're not going back, its just an easier transition to explain to themselves/others.


Others genuinely need to take time off and sort out their lives in order to get back on track without blemishing their academic career..

 

[agentarenas]

If youre doing it for the right reasons and youre focused enough to come back, go for it.


It really all depends on the person/situation they're in. Some people "take a semester off" when in the back of their minds they know they're not going back, its just an easier transition to explain to themselves/others.


Others genuinely need to take time off and sort out their lives in order to get back on track without blemishing their academic career..

 

[curiousgeorg3]

i took the '10 fall semester off, not by choice though. applied as transfer too late.

had no job, no school, just bum status. would not do it again

 

[curiousgeorg3]

i took the '10 fall semester off, not by choice though. applied as transfer too late.

had no job, no school, just bum status. would not do it again

 

[solemate96]

I had to do it twice. So, I basically took a year off from school.

The downfall is, most people don't go back to school after taking a semester off. Don't get lazy and not go back after taking a semester off.

 

[solemate96]

I had to do it twice. So, I basically took a year off from school.

The downfall is, most people don't go back to school after taking a semester off. Don't get lazy and not go back after taking a semester off.

 

[physicx]

if i was in your situation, id take one off

 

[physicx]

if i was in your situation, id take one off

 

[365k]

I did this in the summer and now in the winter. Summer I felt like I needed a break from going through normal school and 2 adult schools, for 10 credits that I needed to graduate. I felt way too stressed to start off strong for college. Now in the winter, I took it off due to hardly any classes being available and the fact that I got my job, there was no possible way for me to attend my job training in the mornings.

 

[365k]

I did this in the summer and now in the winter. Summer I felt like I needed a break from going through normal school and 2 adult schools, for 10 credits that I needed to graduate. I felt way too stressed to start off strong for college. Now in the winter, I took it off due to hardly any classes being available and the fact that I got my job, there was no possible way for me to attend my job training in the mornings.

 

[letsgetit22]

I took the fall 2010 semester off... not that big of a deal. But do you, don't let anyone influence your decision. 

 

[letsgetit22]

I took the fall 2010 semester off... not that big of a deal. But do you, don't let anyone influence your decision. 

 

[waystinthyme]

wouldn't recommend it, but every situation is different. just make sure you go back and finish your degree.

-waystinthyme

 

[waystinthyme]

wouldn't recommend it, but every situation is different. just make sure you go back and finish your degree.

-waystinthyme

 

[tego calderon el abayarde]

Originally Posted by justballin11

don't do it. once you leave, it's hard to go back.

This. I took one off, now I'm on to my 3rd now 

 

[tego calderon el abayarde]

Originally Posted by justballin11

don't do it. once you leave, it's hard to go back.

This. I took one off, now I'm on to my 3rd now 

 

[nomoplayinga]

seriously, colleges now a days is a big joke. most grads leave college fours years later in the same boat they entered, just with debt. Take a semester off, it might get you focused on your life.

 

[nomoplayinga]

seriously, colleges now a days is a big joke. most grads leave college fours years later in the same boat they entered, just with debt. Take a semester off, it might get you focused on your life.

 

[daytona 5000]

I took a semester off, considered joining the military.

 

[daytona 5000]

I took a semester off, considered joining the military.

 

[mangudai954]

I almost did. Things are very stressful for me right now but I dont want to be the guy who keeps saying "I'll go back next semester". Then you're 30

 

[mangudai954]

I almost did. Things are very stressful for me right now but I dont want to be the guy who keeps saying "I'll go back next semester". Then you're 30

 

[mrbrown]

Only taking the time in between semesters off.....

 

[mrbrown]

Only taking the time in between semesters off.....

 

[blackstilettos]

Do what you have to do, OP. Would you rather waste the money you spent on tuition and do poorly because you're having a few issues? Take care of yourself and refocus. It would help you, however, to keep in contact with your academic counselors/advisers so that there is actually a game plan in place to facilitate your return.

In the grand scheme of things, taking one semester off isn't going to mean anything.