Taking courses in the interim?

[JackieW]

So, I just graduated with my BA, applied for Fall 2009 grad school, didn't get in, and am reapplying for Fall 2010, blah blah blah. Very common story, I suspect.

Anyway, so my plan was to work in the meantime. However, this also means I will be out of school for a year--- something I'm not exactly used to at the moment. SO, I was thinking of taking a course at the local community college, just to occupy my time. I was wondering if graduate schools, however, would frown upon this--- would it look weird if I was taking a community college level course when I already had my B.A.?

Just wanted some thoughts from you guys!

[frankdux]

If it's in something you haven't yet studied, then i wouldn't see the problem. Why not take some computer science classes? Or get a jump start on a foreign language requirement?

[ewurgler]

I took french courses at community college in the interim. I can't imagine they gave a shit.

[LingGrad2009]

My acceptance package actually included information about the local community college in case there were languages or any other subjects needed to brush up on.

[jasper.milvain]

There's a lot to be said for taking some time completely off school to clear your head.