For some college graduates, a fanciful detour (or two) before their careers begin

At Lafayette College, in Easton, Pa., many more seniors have applied for community service programs like the Peace Corps and Teach for America in the last two years. At Washington University in St. Louis; Harvard; the University of California, Los Angeles; Dartmouth; and the University of Colorado, counselors said that over the last five years or more, they have seen a larger proportion of seniors looking to take time off from the serious pursuit of their future. Most of these students work after graduation, but not at jobs that they see as part of their long-term careers.

•	For Some College Graduates, a Fanciful Detour (or Two) Before Their Careers Begin The New York Times, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 Byline: Alan Finder

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