Uni or Gap Year?

I gotten into my firm choice but I'm not sure whether to take a gap year or not. I've not got any work experience aswell so would that hinder me from getting a job while at uni?
I was wondering what are the benefits (and drawbacks) of taking a gap year?
Grades - A*AAB.

Reply 1

eleanorTSR

pros:
nice break, time to consider if you definitely want to do your course, earn money, travel
cons:
forget how to study well, might not have many friends at home.

If you are sure that you want to study at your firm choice university I think you should see if they will let you defer your place until next year.

Reply 2

JT_888

Original post by TheUnknownKnown

Hi, there. Firstly, congratulations on getting your firm choice for university and on your A Level results. In terms of taking a gap year, you might want to read this because it explains everything about whether you should or shouldn't take a gap year. Hope this helps. :smile:

Reply 3

Snufkin

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by TheUnknownKnown

Would your firm allow you to defer? You can get work experience whilst you're at university. If that's your only reason for thinking about taking gap year then I'd say no, it's not worth it.

Reply 4

TheUnknownKnown

Original post by Snufkin

Would your firm allow you to defer? You can get work experience whilst you're at university. If that's your only reason for thinking about taking gap year then I'd say no, it's not worth it.

After thinking about it, the main reason I feel was about work experience and I guess I could get some whilst at uni but may need to try hard. I think I might go uni this year.