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Impressive Gap Year?

I'm taking a gap year before uni. I tried applying to stuff like Pinsent Masons but didn't get in. I'm trying to plan something else.

But what would look impressive to a university? What are some original gap year ideas?
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I'm taking a gap year before uni. I tried applying to stuff like Pinsent Masons but didn't get in. I'm trying to plan something else.

But what would look impressive to a university? What are some original gap year ideas?


It's way more important to do something that you want to do. You're still young, this is a great opportunity to work towards a goal or dream.

It's a huge mistake to go into it with the mindset of "what will look good to x institution or y employer", because you'll most likely be miserable.
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It's way more important to do something that you want to do. You're still young, this is a great opportunity to work towards a goal or dream.

It's a huge mistake to go into it with the mindset of "what will look good to x institution or y employer", because you'll most likely be miserable.


I know what you mean. But, I'm not really sure what I want to do. I was hoping to do something other than travelling (won't really be able to afford it). That's why I wanted to try out a lot of different stuff. And some law-related to help me know what kind of law might be interesting for me

I think I'm looking for ideas more than anything. I've looked at lists but they all seem a bit clichéd. I want to do something unusual but also fun
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I know what you mean. But, I'm not really sure what I want to do. I was hoping to do something other than travelling (won't really be able to afford it). That's why I wanted to try out a lot of different stuff. And some law-related to help me know what kind of law might be interesting for me

I think I'm looking for ideas more than anything. I've looked at lists but they all seem a bit clichéd. I want to do something unusual but also fun


As long as you have used your time productively an employer won't question it. It doesn't need to be something fancy - even a normal job in a shop for example to earn travelling money is perfectly okay.


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