6 Month Break After Graduation to Travel For Language School
Hello, I am currently a junior in college with plans to graduate in May of next year. After I graduate, however, I plan to travel abroad and attend a language school for approximately six months. My question is, how does this affect hiring for a new grad? I'm trying to gather a variety of perspectives on how breaks affect new hires after college, but I wanted to ask here since not everyone works in IT, obviously. I've also read that it shouldn't be detrimental since I'll have something to put on my resume and the break wasn't just lounging around. If anybody can give me their thoughts or tell me if you had a similar experience, it would be very much appreciated!
(Some extra info for context of my current situation)
- from the US
- No debt
- Currently work for a family business that has me doing basic IT work so I have a bit of experience under my belt
Posted Apr 8, 2026, 1:05 PM UTC