I'd like some advice/opinions, because I'm really torn about what to do. (Cross posted with my live journal.)
Two nights ago, my dad suggested that I not go to school next semester. There are certainly several reasons not to go. One, I'm transferring to a different university (U of U, a public school) in fall 2004 and the requirements for major/graduation are different from BYU's. Two, I came into university a sophmore because I had some 30-odd hours of AP credit. I would not be behind at all if I chose to take this next semester off. And, three, I could save up money for a car or get a little more security with future tuition.
However. The thought of this really rather frightens me. My dad has suggested that I take it off, write, have a part-time job. But . . . I go to school. This is what I do. And I don't want to be stuck in the system, but the thought of no class for six months scares the hell out of me. In addition, I am not the most disciplined person in the world. I am lazy. While I have been doing better lately, it's still hard for me to be the focused, driven person I ought to be. ;)
So. . . I honestly don't know. If I could work, perhaps I could even put some money in the bank for a semester abroad. I'd kill for a semester in London. But. . . it makes me nervous to think of not being in school. I'd get behind on my French, I couldn't take ballroom dance, and I'm starting to get back into the (forgive this pun) swing of things. So. Does anyone have any suggestions/reassurance? I'd really appreciate it.
Two nights ago, my dad suggested that I not go to school next semester. There are certainly several reasons not to go. One, I'm transferring to a different university (U of U, a public school) in fall 2004 and the requirements for major/graduation are different from BYU's. Two, I came into university a sophmore because I had some 30-odd hours of AP credit. I would not be behind at all if I chose to take this next semester off. And, three, I could save up money for a car or get a little more security with future tuition.
However. The thought of this really rather frightens me. My dad has suggested that I take it off, write, have a part-time job. But . . . I go to school. This is what I do. And I don't want to be stuck in the system, but the thought of no class for six months scares the hell out of me. In addition, I am not the most disciplined person in the world. I am lazy. While I have been doing better lately, it's still hard for me to be the focused, driven person I ought to be. ;)
So. . . I honestly don't know. If I could work, perhaps I could even put some money in the bank for a semester abroad. I'd kill for a semester in London. But. . . it makes me nervous to think of not being in school. I'd get behind on my French, I couldn't take ballroom dance, and I'm starting to get back into the (forgive this pun) swing of things. So. Does anyone have any suggestions/reassurance? I'd really appreciate it.