Taking Time Off, 2nd Edition (College Admissions Guides) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Ron Lieber (Author)

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Have you ever thought about taking time off to
ride your bike across the United States?
conduct research in the Amazonian rain forest?
work on a presidential campaign?
build houses for the poor?

Tens of thousands of students each year take a break before, or even during college to work, travel, volunteer, or do something just plain different. No matter what you may plan to do with your time away, Taking Time Off shows you how to make the most of it. Included are the inspiring stories of 26 students whose pursuits in their time away from school were fulfilling and enjoyable. You’ll find practical advice on every aspect of planning a break, from researching your options and financing your leave to convincing your parents it’s a worthy idea. This book’s resources section also lists programs, jobs, and American and international organizations that can help you to plan your own time off.

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Have you ever thought about taking time off to
ride your bike across the United States?
conduct research in the Amazonian rain forest?
work on a presidential campaign?
build houses for the poor?

Tens of thousands of students each year take a break before, or even during college to work, travel, volunteer, or do something just plain different. No matter what you may plan to do with your time away, Taking Time Off shows you how to make the most of it. Included are the inspiring stories of 26 students whose pursuits in their time away from school were fulfilling and enjoyable. You?ll find practical advice on every aspect of planning a break, from researching your options and financing your leave to convincing your parents it?s a worthy idea. This book?s resources section also lists programs, jobs, and American and international organizations that can help you to plan your own time off.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 2 edition (April 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375763031
• ISBN-13: 978-0375763038
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #809,760 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the earlier version, October 19, 2003

By A Customer

Although it doesn't look like the 2003 Princeton Review version of this book is different from the earlier version, it is and not just with typefaces. I bought it thinking they might have updated the resources in the back even though the Amazon blurb didn't suggest any changes. I was very surprised that the 2003 version took out the more negative, or human, stories of students who took time off to get back on track. Instead the new book highlights students who ended up at fancy colleges and makes it look like taking a year off is your key to an Ivy League school. Buy the earlier version which is much more balanced.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Changed My LIFE!!!, June 3, 2003

By	M. Banks (Pasadena, California) - See all my reviews

I bought this book when it first came out a few years ago because I wanted to convince my parents that I could take a break before college and still make it a productive year. My dad was really worried that I wouldn't go back to school, but after he read a couple of year-off profiles in "Taking Time-Off," he was much more at ease. I'll be graduating from college this year and I am still so thankful for my year off. I was able to get an internship at a magazine that eventually gave me a job offer! You have to read this book.