thoughts on a gap year

[sit down lucy]

I'm finding it really tough to choose between something completely different than I've ever done (ie CityYear) and something that's more rewarding financially (ie being a tech in the lab where I work). Has anyone chosen one over the other before and regret/not regret their decision?

Thanks.

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[angelny1]

Hey, I graduated in 2005 and decided to take a year off. I worked in a lab for the first 6 months, saved money and interviewed at schools. It was rough for those first 6 months, especially cause i didn't like my job, plus the stress of the application process. However, after I got in, I was able to quit my job and I decided to move to Spain for six months, and take spanish classes. I'm having a blast here and would not trade this experience for the world. Plus I'm learning Spanish which will be so important as a physician in new york, where I want to practice. So I would say if you are thinking about doing it, go for it. This is kind of like the last "youthful" fun thing I will be able to do, and I value every minute of it.

Good luck, message me if you have any more questions!

I'm finding it really tough to choose between something completely different than I've ever done (ie CityYear) and something that's more rewarding financially (ie being a tech in the lab where I work). Has anyone chosen one over the other before and regret/not regret their decision?

Thanks.