Unfiltered Thoughts About My Gap Year
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In this video I am telling my unfiltered thoughts about a gap year in 2020-2021. I never thought I would take a gap year in my life and covid-19 forced me to make the choice. In this video I talk about why I regret not taking a gap year before college and why anyone considering one after college, before grad school, medical school or anything in between should consider it.
FAQ's About Me :)
Age: 21
Year in School: Rising Junior at The College of Charleston
Major: Arts Management & Creative Writing
Where I'm From: Washington, D.C.
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"Are you worried about your career but you are only 17" that is me 😂😂
I'm truly so glad I just came across your gap year videos! I've decided to take one myself, and it's honestly made me feel a bit anxious lately. I've always done well in school, and part of me feels like a failure for not going straight to the next step. However, I'm positive it's the best decision I could've made right now. I have applied for a job I really hope to get (while also having a plan B), and I also want to improve my cooking skills, start going to zumba, learn more Spanish, perhaps start writing a book? At the end of the day, uni will still be there, and I'm sure I'll feel a lot more ready and excited to go in a year! Again, thank you for your videos, they're the most relatable and comforting ones I've found ❤️
Oh my gosh. First thank you for being so kind ❤️🥲 that sounds like an amazing year!! It’s so scary to feel like you need to do crazy work and travel adventures etc. that time spent on your interests is going to be so valuable for your life. I’m so happy for you :))
Oml I relate so much I was also like a hyper academic-focused person then covid forced me to take a gap year and I've been pushed to slow down and enjoy things and explore different hobbies. I forgot what it felt like to have hobbies 😂
So true!! If people ask now about what I do outside of school I’ll have an answer 😂 it’s given me a new way to define myself which I think is really healthy
I graduate pretty soon from high school, and I feel like I am drowning, lol! I really appreciate your videos, especially when you said you spent your majority of Gap Year in your room. I always felt like if I did take a gap year, I would need to always stay productive every day in order to be seen as a responsible adult. But overworking and holding myself to such a high standard isn't good. There are things like pursuing my hobbies in art, streaming, doing internships, and just straight up taking a break from the academic pressures that I would like to experience before facing college. So thank you again for these videos and for helping me see that a gap year wouldn't be such a terrible choice
Yes totally!! It’s perfectly okay to explore your interests and just think about your life! I was super hesitant to take a gap year but it’s just been the best experience. I too was so focused on my career and school that I left some important parts of me behind in high school. This year has allowed me to breath and rediscover who I want to be. Lol sounds really cheesy but it’s true 💗 thanks for watching!!! :)
“Are you worried about your career but you’re only 17?” Me: 😳
(I’m 17 and debating college, I have until May 1st)
😂 sorry to call you out like that
also glad someone can relate 😆
I have been on my gap year for like 9 months now (or more??? no idea, feels like forever). I graduated from high school and, well, had no idea what the heck Im supposed to do 🙅♀️ When I tell you, I spent so much time in my bed doing NOTHING because I was overwhelmed with the decisions that I should make soon. Maybe I should get a job, where am I supposed to go to school after that??? So I decided to do what most of us do - start social media accounts 😌 Somehow it made me feel so good?? Like, I have never felt so fulfilled, idk how to explain that. Also, I feel your thoughts on this topic! Im glad somebody thinks similar 💗 Loved that video!
So cool!! I totally feel the same way! I’m lost as heck too 💗🥲
Yes, take a gap year after university 🥳. It is nice having a break after years of studying. Even if you chose to work, what is the rush.
🙌 yes the rush has been eliminated this year for sure 😂
@@katieblake I mean im 22 and might be returning to university at the end of this gap year. I will be 25 when, I graduate which is nothing, but hey I'm gonna kick start adult life then I guess haha. *I can not see my family accepting me taking another gap year after a masters 🤣🤣 (but if you can do it go for it). It will be fun to look back over this time when we're older. We may have not learnt the lessons that we have now with a non covid gap year.
@@ArrayRay_physio it’s so true. I was so unnecessarily scared at the beginning of this year of how old I would be when I graduated college but it’s just irrelevant if you’re making good choices for yourself!!
@@katieblake Exactly, we all live our life at different paces and one path does not fit all :)
I've just finished my first year of degree online, and I'm just so fed up with it. I sorta wanna take a gap year but I'm so scared. I'm from Malaysia, and here it's like a really big thing and I'm also worried that it would affect my future degree years.
It’s totally a personal choice! 💗 🙂everyone has unique factors to their decision. Best of luck to you in whatever decision you make. It’s been a really hard year.
if I will take a gap year or semester absolutely will be after the pandemic because I will spend it in traveling
by the way, the thing I like most about your videos is that they are simple , go ahead
Thanks so much!! :)
[The letter A] Can't wait to start again haha!
Ah you and me both 😆 thanks for watching!! :)
@@katieblake haha used to watch your channe a while ago good your still doing it haha, how u been
@@anthonyantoniou8279 haha yes still plugging away 😂 I’m pretty good! Wbu?
@@katieblake haha i feel u lana's videos are very relatable atm