gap year

Hi! I'm currently in year 13 and thinking of the possibility of taking a gap year. I definitely want to go university afterwards but want to know about anyone's experience about the gap year. Was it beneficial? Thanks!

What are you planning in your gap year?

hoping to find a job, learn more german/bsl, learn how to cook, work experience/internship...
i also just want a break from studying to be honest, i want to do languages at university but year 13 has already taken it out of me really so i think it would be needed

Definitely do it then! You could also apply this year for deferred entry so you (if you meet the grades) would definitely have a place at a uni after your gap year so you wouldn't have to stress about it too much.

Getting work experience would also be amazing for when you eventually get a job. Most people I've met in uni have done gap years to be honest. Many did Camp America (by themselves) or interrailing so if you're thinking about a bit of travelling and life experience (probably good for a languages degree) that would also be cool. Getting a job would also help as you can save money.

I've yet to hear any of the many people who I've met who have done a gap year say they regret it. So I would say to just go for it!

thank you! yeah i definitely am thinking of it more as an option to be honest. i just need to convince my parents haha