About gap years

When you take a gap year, does it mean that you have to do volunteer work?

??? A gap year is just a year out to do whatever you like before uni. You can do volunteer work if you want.
It's called volunteer work for a reason. You don't ever 'have' to do it.

Reply 2

screenager2004

Nope, it just means that you have a year out of education. Some chose to spend it volunteering as a way to fund travel or to build on their CV or just get a chance to find themselves, but it's not necessary. I spent mine mostly Working - getting work experience and saving money for uni in september... with a little bit of travel at the end.

Reply 3

inksplodge

If you're going to take a gap year you should do something other than wasting the whole year doing nothing. Some people volunteer, some people get a job, some people go travelling. Do whatever you want but make sure you use the time! :smile: