Year between graduation and professional school...  Suggestions for this break?
962554
Travel, travel, travel. \n\nI recommend Italy - great place for young people, lots of university age students in the Florence area.
616379
The truth is that you may be smart to take a break and let your mind rest. Do you know how many finish college only to go back and earn a degree in a completely different area? Look at the money lost. Most say that if you take a break, you will never go back. That just is not true. You change in so many ways during your college years. When you begin college, black is your favorite color. Two years later, white is what you want. Relax and take it one day at a time.
303487
Hopefully not too long.  Try reading a few books while you wait.  Education is the most important thing you can ever do for yourself.
1020937
Easy to take a year off.\nHard to go back to school.  \nAnd hard to get back into student mode once you're there.  \nAt least for me...
449210
After the year is over, go on a vacation to clear your mind. Spend a lot of time thinking and be sure to only do what YOU want. If you still don't know work some 'mindless' job for a couple of months or maybe join the service. Don't pay a college money you don't even know you want to go to. Finding out what you want to do is the most important thing for the rest of your life - give it all the time it needs.
1048248
I had a friend who took a semester off of college - he did not do well.  He found the transition to work very difficult in the loss of friendships and loss of people his own age.  He found it was very difficult to go back to school after a year off - all his friends had graduated, he was used to a higher income, and again it was a difficult transition.\n\nI think staying in school is much more important, so many people do not return.  \n\nThat being said, there are positives:  extra income, a chance to get priorities in order, valuable experience in internships and other learning experiences.\n\nAn option instead of time off would be to take advantage of your career center, counseling services, etc.  College is an excellent time to explore options - Good luck!
902712
1. Set goals. Be clear (and realistic!) about what you want to accomplish through the break.\n\n2. Set a schedule.  Consider when you think best and make work then. Schedule time in for rest also. You need it to study well.\n\n3. Tell the people around you what your plans are.  Ask your friends/family to support you. That means, not calling, not asking you to go somewhere during your study time.\n\n4. Stay away from phone/email/IM while studying.\n\n5. Reward yourself.  Recognize that it's hard for you and remember to reward yourself with friends/food/movies/fun things.\n\nGood luck!
337296
In Winder, Georgia, they are slowly trying to make us go to school year round. We started school on August 1 and the last day is May 26. I like starting earlier and ending later because of all of the little breaks in between. Like a week off here and there. I don't really care anymore because I'm graduating on May 26, 2006. Go Class of 2006!!!!
214528
There are 180 days in school.  I may be off a little bit.
1182339
If you work in education you should start with last year's assessment and state what you have worked on/improved upon, etc.  You should include any conferences or in-service learning/training opportunities you have participate in; the ways in which you have changed your classes and/or teaching style; any extra-curricular activities you have participated in (coach, sponsor a club, attend games, etc.); and you should also include what you plan to do in the upcoming year to continue to improve upon your teaching, etc. (maybe a conference you'd like to go to or someone you want to shadow . . .)
636834
find a job doing manual labour, perhaps on a construction site.  it'll give you the break away from kids that you need to re energize, provide you with great exercise, supplement your income handsomely, and make you look forward to getting back into the classroom so you can be the best you can be for the kids.  as well, during the school year, as you reflect on the different jobs other people are doing in all kinds of weather while you are safely tucked away in your classroom doing what you love to do, you will have far more appreciation for your gift of teaching, as well as the labours of those that pay for you to be able to share your gift
1035085
Do something fun and a little less ordinary together. One year my husband suprised me by whisking me off to the beach. he had gotton takeout food from this really great itallian place and we had a little moonlit picnic. Next year we are playing with the idea of getting tatoos. You could go rock clibling or take a hike up to a beautiful spot and take in the veiw. A hot air balloon ride or, if more adventurous maybe sky diving lessons.  Whatever you do, try to establish your own little traditions. Like every year no matter what our plans we always have a glass of champagne from our wedding flutes together. One year we had just moved, and were completly broke and had our champagne in the middle of an empty apartment with nothing but lawn chairs for furniture and that was one of the most memorable. Maybe because it was such a clear message that it doesnt really matter what you do as much as who you are with. Happy Aniversery, and Good Luck.
671070
While you are in school it will seem like it draaaags on and on...pretty much until the last month of your senior year. At that point, you'll be thinking, "Where the hell did it all go? And when??" And of couse after you have graduated and have been in college, or are working (hopefully you will go to college!!!) you will be wishing for the good old days of leisure (even though it didn't seem like it then.)
550638
keep a timetable ...study for some time and then take a break..keep goals...if you achieve it ...reward yourself...keep realistic goals...
1039711
I'd say stay home set the example and save money. The life style change can make you or break you. Try it if not move out the second semester.
272598
if you really like your extracurricular activities, then use time management to catch up.Replace watching TV and playing games with work time.Also, don't talk on the phone for a long time(if you do)or mess around on the Internet if your that overloaded.Oh ya, use the weekend and any other spare time that you see.Remember, get at least a good sleep and eat good enough or better so you don't wear yourself out.One more thing, if some school work is taking too long to understand or complete, you can always ask a friend or teacher for help.
107161
this year, my spring break starts from Mar.6-10, 2006\nand i'm only in elementary