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[quote=Anonymous]Our son took a gap year -- ready for college but needed a break after HS for various reasons. It made a world of difference for him, his outlook, his maturity and he started school refreshed. We had him come up with a plan -- it wasn't going to be "Camp Sofa". Get a job -- you need to work. Do something larger than yourself -- volunteered through our church at the border for 4 weeks. they liked it as he was there for more than a weekend or as part of a group on a one week service trip. Catholic Charties helped with a host family; he also kept his spanish fresh. Have a little fun - he did some camping, and a long amtrak cross-country trip. He is a first year in college and doing well. Gap years do not have to be expensive programs. [/quote]
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