Many employers, universities
and colleges value candidates with gap year experience, especially if
the experience is relevant to the job or course applied for. As
well as gaining extra skills and experience your year out will give you
the chance to think carefully about your future career.
Some universities and colleges are
concerned that students will forget some of what they’ve learnt if they
have a year off. Check with admissions tutors at university or college
before making a decision.
For you to benefit, it is
essential that you plan your Gap Year well and make the most of your
time. Employers and universities won’t be impressed if you have spent
the year working in your local pub, but want to study physics!
Find more gap year options
Top Tip
You can apply to university or college before your gap year and defer for a year. Talk to your Personal Adviser
about the best option for you. Don’t just think in terms of ‘What will I
do with my gap year’, but also ‘What will I do when I come back’? Use
your year wisely.
Want more information?
Use the Exodus software available in your local Connexions centre for more information on studying and working abroad.
Ask your Personal Adviser
Visit your school Connexions library
Useful links:
Connexions Direct
Read the short article on gap years.
Fetch!
For lots of great websites about gap years
