MSNBC Reports More US Students Taking a Gap Year
Submitted by Liz on Sun, 11/21/2010 - 01:14
Great article from MSNBC Nov 2010 reveals gap year trend steadily growing in US.
Linda H. Connelly, post-high school counselor at New Trier Township High School, outside of Chicago, was quoted as saying "Low achievers, ultra-high achievers, and those in between, and can benefit from time off, to stave off burnout and indulge in a little self-discovery...they want to explore what’s out there in the world. It’s a time to reflect and not at such a fast pace. Students learn a lot, it helps them figure out what they want. I see kids blossom, find their passions.”
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