what to do in long post-gcse summer?
ps- i have like one friend so my options are limited yaH00
at least you have a friend
I will most likely binge watch lots of dramas and movies (need to catch up)
I will most likely binge watch lots of dramas and movies (need to catch up)
Start preparing for A-levels. Seriously! I bought textbooks for all my AS/A-level subjects straight after my GCSEs and it helped tremendously, because my lessons were spent revising rather than learning something new. Plus, since you'll be so familiar with the content, you'll be able to have a much more relaxed time.
I doubt you could get a place but maybe NCS a work placement or volunteering.
However, you do some reading, gym, camping, improve your hobby, learn a language or instrument?
However, you do some reading, gym, camping, improve your hobby, learn a language or instrument?
Apply for work experience, get a job, just do something a bit useful. OR: do an EPQ, keep track of your progress in an activity log and make a journal of all the research you’ve completed. It’s actually pretty easy to do one - I’d say I spent a total of maybe 40-50 hours dedicated to mine over the year - but I ended up putting in most of those in the last two weeks before it was due. Doing one early could put you in a really good position for university if you’re interested!
Other than that, have fun. Honestly, you’ll miss it once it’s over.
Other than that, have fun. Honestly, you’ll miss it once it’s over.
You're certainly not the only one with this question. I've just finished my A-levels and I don't really have any close friends; I was friendly with those in my classes but I don't really enjoy socializing in the same way as them so it doesn't really work outside of school.
I spoke to a therapist and they recommended I just try to keep myself occupied, even if it's just doing something simple, such as travelling to and from a university to get used of the routes I may take. I've tried to set some goals, such as going to the gym, drinking more water, and passing my driving test. I thought that was quite a good idea considering I felt like I had nothing to work towards for 3-4 months now that exams and coursework are over. Aside from that, I'll probably be watching Netflix or listening to music. I've also had it in my mind to purchase an instrument and start learning it, so I think I'll make some progress with that.
Hopefully you can put together some ideas from this — have a good summer!
I spoke to a therapist and they recommended I just try to keep myself occupied, even if it's just doing something simple, such as travelling to and from a university to get used of the routes I may take. I've tried to set some goals, such as going to the gym, drinking more water, and passing my driving test. I thought that was quite a good idea considering I felt like I had nothing to work towards for 3-4 months now that exams and coursework are over. Aside from that, I'll probably be watching Netflix or listening to music. I've also had it in my mind to purchase an instrument and start learning it, so I think I'll make some progress with that.
Hopefully you can put together some ideas from this — have a good summer!
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I'm so busy you have no idea.
- I've got NCS which is 4 weeks gone right off the bat.
- Trying to self-improve so I have Gym and Swim for 3 hours a day plus 1 hour to get there and back.
- Tons of games to play on my Steam library that I haven't dusted off in ages.
- Practice my drawing skills because now exams don't sap every ounce of motivation from my soul.
- Working on a game project also, so I need to script and code every interaction and environment.
- Practice my saxophone, get some sweet notes in.
- Actually use the library card I've left untouched for several years, really want to get back into reading about 5 books a week like I did as a giddy little kid.
- Celebrate my own birthday
- Celebrate my sister's birthday
- Get a part-time job for that sweet summer money so I'm not broke throughout my A-Levels.
- Prepare for A-Levels so I don't have to spend hours every day doing nothing but revision like I did for my GCSEs
Basically I think I might ascend during this holiday you have no idea how much these exams have repressed my motivation and desire to improve.
- I've got NCS which is 4 weeks gone right off the bat.
- Trying to self-improve so I have Gym and Swim for 3 hours a day plus 1 hour to get there and back.
- Tons of games to play on my Steam library that I haven't dusted off in ages.
- Practice my drawing skills because now exams don't sap every ounce of motivation from my soul.
- Working on a game project also, so I need to script and code every interaction and environment.
- Practice my saxophone, get some sweet notes in.
- Actually use the library card I've left untouched for several years, really want to get back into reading about 5 books a week like I did as a giddy little kid.
- Celebrate my own birthday
- Celebrate my sister's birthday
- Get a part-time job for that sweet summer money so I'm not broke throughout my A-Levels.
- Prepare for A-Levels so I don't have to spend hours every day doing nothing but revision like I did for my GCSEs
Basically I think I might ascend during this holiday you have no idea how much these exams have repressed my motivation and desire to improve.
you're really on another level
no teenager is that ambitious!
no teenager is that ambitious!Original post by Zappluger
I'm so busy you have no idea.
- I've got NCS which is 4 weeks gone right off the bat.
- Trying to self-improve so I have Gym and Swim for 3 hours a day plus 1 hour to get there and back.
- Tons of games to play on my Steam library that I haven't dusted off in ages.
- Practice my drawing skills because now exams don't sap every ounce of motivation from my soul.
- Working on a game project also, so I need to script and code every interaction and environment.
- Practice my saxophone, get some sweet notes in.
- Actually use the library card I've left untouched for several years, really want to get back into reading about 5 books a week like I did as a giddy little kid.
- Celebrate my own birthday
- Celebrate my sister's birthday
- Get a part-time job for that sweet summer money so I'm not broke throughout my A-Levels.
- Prepare for A-Levels so I don't have to spend hours every day doing nothing but revision like I did for my GCSEs
Basically I think I might ascend during this holiday you have no idea how much these exams have repressed my motivation and desire to improve.
- I've got NCS which is 4 weeks gone right off the bat.
- Trying to self-improve so I have Gym and Swim for 3 hours a day plus 1 hour to get there and back.
- Tons of games to play on my Steam library that I haven't dusted off in ages.
- Practice my drawing skills because now exams don't sap every ounce of motivation from my soul.
- Working on a game project also, so I need to script and code every interaction and environment.
- Practice my saxophone, get some sweet notes in.
- Actually use the library card I've left untouched for several years, really want to get back into reading about 5 books a week like I did as a giddy little kid.
- Celebrate my own birthday
- Celebrate my sister's birthday
- Get a part-time job for that sweet summer money so I'm not broke throughout my A-Levels.
- Prepare for A-Levels so I don't have to spend hours every day doing nothing but revision like I did for my GCSEs
Basically I think I might ascend during this holiday you have no idea how much these exams have repressed my motivation and desire to improve.
Original post by Anonymous
ps- i have like one friend so my options are limited yaH00
No. they are not limited! New hobbies. New films to watch. Low budget travelling to do. Loads of stuff! Go for it. I am never bored!
Don't listen to people who tell you to prepare for your A-levels over the summer! There is no need!
Perhaps a little bit of background reading wouldn't do much harm, but I seriously would not consider going to great lengths to get a head start learning the content. You won't benefit from this, and you'll seriously regret not spending the summer in a way you enjoy most, with absolutely no more weight on your shoulders!
Use the time to enjoy yourself. It's one of the last chances you'll get, seriously!
Perhaps a little bit of background reading wouldn't do much harm, but I seriously would not consider going to great lengths to get a head start learning the content. You won't benefit from this, and you'll seriously regret not spending the summer in a way you enjoy most, with absolutely no more weight on your shoulders!
Use the time to enjoy yourself. It's one of the last chances you'll get, seriously!
Original post by Anonymous
Start preparing for A-levels. Seriously! I bought textbooks for all my AS/A-level subjects straight after my GCSEs and it helped tremendously, because my lessons were spent revising rather than learning something new. Plus, since you'll be so familiar with the content, you'll be able to have a much more relaxed time.
I was thinking of doing that - was it easy to self study - what did you do?
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