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NPR interview with Gail Reardon
, Founder and Director of
Taking Off
Time Out or Burn Out for the Next Generation
from the Admission Office at Harvard
Taking Off
Maureen Lavin-Arcand
Gail Reardon
19 Whitcomb Road
Scituate, MA 02066
1.781-545-8231 (phone)
1.617.344.0481 (fax)
1-603-566-4058 (cell)
takingoff@takingoff.net
www.takingoff.net
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Who Takes Off?
Our client base is diverse and global. It includes:
High School Students
Choosing an alternative option or an ‘off campus semester’ that provides credit
Gap Year Students
Requesting to defer college or accepted for second semester admission
Graduating without a definite plan
College Students
Choosing to take a leave of absence
Asked to take a leave of absence
Considering transfer to another college
Looking for international experience to add to a resume
Adults
Looking to take a break
Changing Careers
Taking time away helps individuals to
Gain independence as they take responsibility for their choices
Mature and develop while engaged in experiences that help to shape future goals
Build competence, confidence and self-esteem in a different setting to discover talents, take risks and chart new directions
Recover from academic burnout and return to education re-energized by time away
Experience situations that clarify the value and purpose of further education and future directions
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Who Takes Off?
Our client base is diverse and global. It includes:
Taking time away helps individuals to