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:
What type
of gap year?
Speak to your
Personal Adviser about taking a gap year -
they may have some good suggestions!
Useful
links:
Connexions
Direct
Read the short
article on gap years.
Fetch!
For lots of
great websites about gap years
