📚 Feeling Bored in Houston? Take a Gap Year! 🏟️

Many students hit a wall mid-semester—health issues, stress, burnout, or depression 😔. But dropping out isn’t the answer! Take a leave of absence instead 🍃—recharge and come back stronger! 🎓 USA’s Leave of Absence Policies: 1️⃣ Temporary Leave: 1–2 semesters max 📆. 2️⃣ Extended Leave: 2+ years (rare, needs approval 👨⚖️). ⚠️ Key Rules: 1️⃣ Apply ASAP! Deadlines = ~3 weeks into the term ⏳. 2️⃣ Leave within 15 days of approval ✈️. 3️⃣ F1 Visa Holders: Your SEVIS record closes 📴. Re-entry = new I-20 + visa interview 🗂️. 4️⃣ Returning? Reapply for readmission + pay SEVIS fees again 💸. 📝 How to Apply: 1️⃣ Check Eligibility: Policies vary by school 🏫—know yours! 2️⃣ Grab the Form: From your university’s website/admin office 🖥️. 3️⃣ Submit Docs: Prove your case (e.g., medical certificate 🏥, therapy records 📋). 🔍 Example: If depression = reason, submit: ID + passport 📋. Doctor’s note with hospital stamp 🩺. Notarized affidavit 🖋️. #StudyInUSA #UniversityOfHouston #GapYearTips 🌎🎒