The context of the following conversation is Robin took several years off after high school. Robin started college this year.:
Robin says It feels kind of weird being in class after taking that much time off..
The friend responds How long did you take off in between high school and college?.
Robin responds Three years..
The friend responds That is a long time to have taken off..
Robin responds Well I have a friend that took even more..
The friend responds So how does it feel to be back in college?.