Gap Year

Once frowned upon, a year out is now becoming a popular option for young people between education and work. Students who wish to take a study break before they go off to University can also take the year out. UCAS now believes that students who take a well-structured and planned year out are more likely to be happy and satisfied after finishing their course. The benefits of a structured year out are now recognised by colleges and universities and prepare you for the future.

What is it all about?

A year out between school or college and higher education and a job can offer you an exciting, challenging and valuable opportunity, be it in the UK or overseas. It can and probably will enrich your life forever, aside from broadening your view of the world and those around you - providing you plan your time wisely and carefully consider your longer term personal goals!

What you choose to do in your year out is totally up to you, but it is worth remembering that it will say a lot about you. Whatever you decide to do it is going to make an appearance on your CV, so you may as well make the year as exciting and rewarding for yourself, as well as good reading for any academic institution. If properly planned, a year out can say as much, if not more, about you as an individual, as any set of exam results ever can.

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