Taking Time Off

Colin Hall, Ron Lieber, Princeton Review (Firm)

The Princeton Review, 2003 - Study Aids - 247 pages

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.

Contents

• Kristin Erickson: 25
• Barzella Estle: 31
• Josh Fine: 41
• Toni Gorog: 51
• Doug Imbruce: 57
• Tracy Johnston: 65
• Giev Kashkooli: 75
• Masa Kenney: 83
• Kristin Levine: 89
• Carrie Lee Newman: 97
• Laura Castro: 105
• Tim Holtan: 111
• Randy Lewis: 117
• Cory Mason: 127
• Kara Nelson: 135
• Burke Olsen: 143
• Brendan Robinson: 153
• Susan Steele: 163
• Ben Coolik: 171
• Celia Quezada: 179
• Eric Van Dusen: 185
• Ted Conover: 197
• Corey Flournoy: 207
• Miles Gilliom: 213
• Abigail Marble: 221
• Work: 232
• VolunteerCommunity Service: 239
• Consultants: 246

About the author

The Princeton Review is the fastest growing test-preparation company in the country, with over 60 franchise offices in the nation. Each year, we help more than 2 million students prepare for college, grad school, professional licensing exams, and successful careers.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Taking Time Off; College Admissions Guides; Princeton Review Series; Princeton Review: Taking Time Off
• Authors: Colin Hall, Ron Lieber, Princeton Review (Firm)
• Publisher: The Princeton Review, 2003
• ISBN: 0375763031, 9780375763038
• Length: 247 pages
• Subjects: Study Aids / College Guides