gap semester before I start FT - what would you do?
For context: I'm graduating a semester early and moving back home with my parents in the midwest from my school on the east coast before I start FT in July... meaning I essentially have 6 months off with no responsibilities
obv a personal decision but I wanted to get some people's 2 cents on what they would do and prioritize, especially coming from people who have already started FT... anyone else in the same boat feel free to chime in as I'm curious what you guys are doing
what would you do? travel, read, become a dj, get jacked, start a business, spend time w the fam, a bit of everything, etc.
I think I have a really cool opportunity in front of me and just want to make sure I get some interesting dad lore instead of sitting on my couch, so any thoughts help. thanks guys
Definitely spend time with family, travel, do whatever else fulfills you (learn a new skill/hobby, go to the gym, etc)! You'll be thrown into work once FT starts so you want to make memories while you still have the time
If you’re looking to do something crafty, origami
I went abroad for a few months before I started FT and would encourage anyone else going into finance to do the same. Drank a lot of cheap liquor and chased after European chicks for the most part but it was unlike anything else, truly some of the best times of my life. At the very least try to make it back on campus for a couple weeks before the spring semester ends, might be the last time you see some of your college friends for a long while.
No idea if you ski, but I had a couple of buddies graduate early with roles lined up and then spent their last semester as ski instructors in great mountain towns. One guy, who has been in Warren Miller videos, decided to just stay in Aspen and not take his MBB consulting role. He does ski-related stuff in Japan now.
That’s sick, never been skiing before but definitely have to try it
Well, now is your time! You could always just grab a job waiting tables or bartending and learn in the off-hours. The standard for getting a restaurant job in a mountain town is pretty low. Lots of unmotivated stoners...just don't fall in that hole!
in the same boat as you and just planning on getting some part time to make extra cash and pay some debt down, pass some licensing exams early, travel potentially and just chill honestly. Good boat to be in and saving myself thousands of dollars.
In the same boat, am mainly considering travel / study abroad
100% travel. The younger you are the easier and better it is. Why? Minimal responsibilities, can travel cheaply, easy to meet people / date / make friends, more fun to party, can stay in hostels, improves life perspective, and like you said creates great dad lore. Seeing the world and experiencing other cultures can change your life. Give you new perspective. If I could go back, I’d see as many countries and continents as I could. Trying to find any spare time I have to play catch up in my late 20s now. Wish I took advantage of the months free when I had it (should’ve graduated early)
It’s always funny though because when you’re young, you feel like you don’t have enough money to travel. But when you’re working and older, while you might have the money, you don’t have the time.
If funds are tight, hit SE Asia or Central America. Flight to/from US / UK will be biggest cost, but make the trip worth by spending plenty of time out there and bounce around by train or quick cheap flights once there.
do u still think hostels are safe?
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Hey - in the exact same situation myself and planning a big travel trip, Looking to add ppl along the way and have no other immediate friends who are in the same spot unfortunately. Assuming you’re not a serial killer, lmk if you’d be down for recs or to even tag along for some part lol
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