Taking a Year Off After Graduating...

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* Cross-post from Student Life *

Anyone done this, or know anyone who has done this? I'm on pace to graduate a year early, in Spring of 2009, and I really don't like any of my other options. I could start working right away (ew!), or I could stick around for another year of school (but it feels like I'd just be throwing another $30K down the drain). But if I take a year off, I'm afraid it might [censored] up my chances of getting a decent job if and when I do actually start looking for one.

So I guess ideally I'm looking for some sort of year-long community service program or something, which would give me plenty of free time to play poker (i.e. I need the Internet, which rules out anything in undeveloped, 3rd world countries) or just chill, while also looking legit enough that it's marketable to potential future employers. Any input or ideas would be greatly appreciated...

Edit: If it matters, I have a 3.9 GPA, and I'm working toward a B.S. in Econ/Math and a minor in Comp Sci.