I have decided to take a year off from college for several reasons. First of all, I need to work for a while because the tuition has gone up. Paying the tuition and living in the dorm is very expensive. I know I can save money by living at home and working. In addition, I need time away from school to think about my major. Since I'm not really sure what career path I want to pursue, I don't want to waste time and money taking the wrong courses. Most importantly, I just need a break from the stress of school. I was feeling a lot of presure to get high grade and excel ay everything at school. I was also getting headaches and stomachaches due to all the stress. I haven't made my decision lightly, but I hope it is the right one.