{"id":1639,"date":"2015-09-17T16:52:38","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T20:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/?p=1639"},"modified":"2015-09-17T16:52:38","modified_gmt":"2015-09-17T20:52:38","slug":"5-reasons-why-take-time-off-before-grad-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/5-reasons-why-take-time-off-before-grad-school\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why It\u2019s Ok To Take Time Off Before Grad School"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Person<\/a><\/p>\n

Did you know that only about 20% of each graduating class from UVM goes directly into graduate programs post-graduation? An overwhelming majority of your peers will build significant career experience before continuing their education. Here are some of the reasons:<\/p>\n

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  1. What you want to study and why<\/em> will be clearer.<\/strong> Many people require time in the workplace in-between undergraduate and graduate programs to gain clarity about what they hope to get out of their studies and the relevancy to future career goals.<\/li>\n
  2. Your time in the classroom will be richer because of it.<\/strong> You know all of those times you read about a concept in a textbook or discuss a case study in class? Imagine how much more real they will be when you have experienced them for yourself IRL.<\/li>\n
  3. Because adulthood.<\/strong> Taking time off before grad school can support the creation of healthy habits that were easy to stray from in undergrad. When you work full-time, getting 7-9 hours of sleep, having a regular gym routine, and eating healthy can be easier to achieve.<\/li>\n
  4. You can earn and save money while you wait.<\/strong> Another perk of working after college? Having a stream of income to help pay down student loans, save toward future financial goals, and maybe enjoying the occasional meal out are nice ways to reward yourself for a degree hard-earned while sensibly planning for grad school.<\/li>\n
  5. There\u2019s more time to research and prepare for applying.<\/strong> Take time to investigate programs, study for entrance exams, attend the Fall Grad School Fair, work on your personal statement at a relaxed pace, obtain letters of recommendation\u2026there\u2019s so much to do, why rush it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Going to grad school is a personal decision based on individual circumstances. It\u2019s a large investment financially, emotionally, and mentally and will provide the most benefit when approached thoughtfully and intentionally.<\/p>\n

    ~*Ashley Michelle*<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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