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Taking a gap year
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A year out (or gap year) is an opportunity to try out new experiences, earn money or gain valuable skills before starting your course. Employers will be keen to offer you a job if you can show the skills you've learnt.
It's usually taken between sixth form or college and university but you can actually take a gap year whenever you want.
You could:
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Experience different cultures
- Improve your confidence
- Learn a language
- Get work experience for your chosen career
- Improve your grades
What type of gap year?
- Temporary jobs in the UK or abroad
- Further education or re-sits
- Travel
- A Year in Industry
Speak to your Personal Adviser about taking a gap year - they may have some good suggestions!
Useful links:
Read the short article on gap years.
For lots of great websites about gap years
