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I saved $50K to take a 'gap year' from work. It helped me reprioritize my life and find joy.

Alma Rex-Ezonfade saved $51,300 for an 'adult gap year', shifting from a busy work life to self-exploration and entrepreneurship.
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My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.

Trusting children with independence is essential for their growth, despite the fears and anxieties parents might have.

When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.

Traveling to Italy in my 30s taught me the importance of spontaneity, creativity, and accepting help while pursuing a fulfilling life.

My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.

Trusting children with independence is essential for their growth, despite the fears and anxieties parents might have.

When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.

Traveling to Italy in my 30s taught me the importance of spontaneity, creativity, and accepting help while pursuing a fulfilling life.
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The Case for Taking a Gap Year Before College

A gap year can reduce stress, enhance academic focus, and help clarify personal goals.

Doesn't feel fair': young Britons lament losing right to work in EU since Brexit

Brexit has made it substantially harder for young British citizens to find seasonal work in Europe, impacting their travel and work opportunities.

My son and I deciding whether he'll go straight to college or take a gap year. I'm fine with whatever he chooses.

It's important to consider both direct college enrollment and taking a gap year, as both paths can have unique benefits for young adults.

Council Post: EdTech: A Game-Changer In The Premedical Preparation Landscape

The gap year before medical school is no longer just for exploration but crucial for career readiness, with edtech playing a key role in premeds' preparation.
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