Gap Year 2024-2025 🔥
Hello! I am doing a gap year soon and honestly, I don't really know anyone personally doing it. It can feel a bit lonely ngl. So... I just want to jump on here to see who else is doing a gap!!! 🤩
Although I am sure about my gap, I still have mixed feelings about it. I guess a good plan is the golden rule of a gap year. I haven't got much planned but I have just got a part-time job ( I guess it's a way to start?! ). Hoping to do some lengthy travels later on the year...
My plan is still really rough... What about yours? How are you feeling about it? I would love to hear all the different plans and how different people are getting on with it! Wishing you all the best!
☺️ FEEL FREE TO SHARE AND ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO !
Although I am sure about my gap, I still have mixed feelings about it. I guess a good plan is the golden rule of a gap year. I haven't got much planned but I have just got a part-time job ( I guess it's a way to start?! ). Hoping to do some lengthy travels later on the year...
My plan is still really rough... What about yours? How are you feeling about it? I would love to hear all the different plans and how different people are getting on with it! Wishing you all the best!
☺️ FEEL FREE TO SHARE AND ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO !
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Original post by starry-projectio
Hello! I am doing a gap year soon and honestly, I don't really know anyone personally doing it. It can feel a bit lonely ngl. So... I just want to jump on here to see who else is doing a gap!!! 🤩
Although I am sure about my gap, I still have mixed feelings about it. I guess a good plan is the golden rule of a gap year. I haven't got much planned but I have just got a part-time job ( I guess it's a way to start?! ). Hoping to do some lengthy travels later on the year...
My plan is still really rough... What about yours? How are you feeling about it? I would love to hear all the different plans and how different people are getting on with it! Wishing you all the best! ☺️
Although I am sure about my gap, I still have mixed feelings about it. I guess a good plan is the golden rule of a gap year. I haven't got much planned but I have just got a part-time job ( I guess it's a way to start?! ). Hoping to do some lengthy travels later on the year...
My plan is still really rough... What about yours? How are you feeling about it? I would love to hear all the different plans and how different people are getting on with it! Wishing you all the best! ☺️
I'm not exactly on a gap year, since I am kind of studying A Levels on the side. However, I do have a list of things I recommend people to do if they're on their gap year.
Let me know if you are interested in the list to add to your plans.
Original post by MindMax2000
I'm not exactly on a gap year, since I am kind of studying A Levels on the side. However, I do have a list of things I recommend people to do if they're on their gap year.
Let me know if you are interested in the list to add to your plans.
Let me know if you are interested in the list to add to your plans.
Hi, I’m on a gap year too! Kind of reconsidering it as travelling abroad isn’t really an option for me rn but if possible I’m interested in the list to add to my plans! I’ve applied for a gap year tutoring position with Yipiyap and plan to resit two of my a levels and aim to learn to drive, learn a language and learn to code!
Original post by SodaMontgomery
Hi, I’m on a gap year too! Kind of reconsidering it as travelling abroad isn’t really an option for me rn but if possible I’m interested in the list to add to my plans! I’ve applied for a gap year tutoring position with Yipiyap and plan to resit two of my a levels and aim to learn to drive, learn a language and learn to code!
Kind of reconsidering it as travelling abroad isn’t really an option for me rn but if possible I’m interested in the list to add to my plans!
Why not work abroad whilst you travel? The top schemes that I have come across is being a bartender (or working in catering or summer camps in general) with European Bartending School (where they would allow you to work in one of their bars across the world upon completing their course: https://www.barschool.net/uk/courses/international-bartender-course) or teach English abroad (I prefer doing Cambridge's CELTA or Trinity College CertTESOL qualifications prior to applying).
I’ve applied for a gap year tutoring position with Yipiyap
Sounds good. I haven't heard of them though.
plan to resit two of my a levels
OK. Sounds good. Which subjects are they?
aim to learn to drive
Good luck with this.
learn a language
Which language are you learning and to what level?
learn to code!
Awesome. Which language are you learning at the moment and have you built anything yet?
Also, what degree and career do you intend to go into, considering the above? You sound like you have a lot planned.
Thank you for the reccs!
I’m planning to resit physics and maths as extenuating circumstances meant I didn’t reach my predicted.
I want to improve my French from an intermediate level to a more secure B2/C1 and get to a basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
I’m planning to resit physics and maths as extenuating circumstances meant I didn’t reach my predicted.
I want to improve my French from an intermediate level to a more secure B2/C1 and get to a basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
Original post by SodaMontgomery
Thank you for the reccs!
I’m planning to resit physics and maths as extenuating circumstances meant I didn’t reach my predicted.
I want to improve my French from an intermediate level to a more secure B2/C1 and get to a basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
I’m planning to resit physics and maths as extenuating circumstances meant I didn’t reach my predicted.
I want to improve my French from an intermediate level to a more secure B2/C1 and get to a basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
I want to improve my French from an intermediate level to a more secure B2/C1
So essentially A Level French?
basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
So GCSE Urdu/Spanish?
Have you considered going to a local university that offers Languages for All programs for the general public? I personally prefer the A Levels and GCSE, but Languages for All provides a good alternative.
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
As interesting as Java and C++ look, they're significantly more difficult than Python. In fact, if you need to pick one of them, I recommend C++ over Java, because it's more similar to Python (Python is derived from C++) and it has "clearer" syntax than Java.
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
Do A Levels in Chemistry, Physics, and Further Maths.
Currently looking into Machine Learning with Python for personal projects as well as personal statement.
I also work in the meantime.
If I have spare time (that would be a godsend), I would probably improve on my French, look into university level maths, and work on my finances.
I already have an A Level in French but I studied it in a year so I want to spend more time securing my knowledge. I have a languages programme near me which I could use to help prepare to take the DELF C1 exam in the next year or two hopefully!
Yep if I can build myself up to GCSE level Urdu or Spanish that would be great. I personally agree with you the layout of the GCSE and the a level are really so clear.
Sounds like a plan then! I’ll work on python then move onto C++.
You’ve a nice set of a level subjects, I’m assuming you’ve already sat your maths a level. Have you a particular uni course/apprenticeship in mind? Personally, I’m leaning into physics. 
Yep if I can build myself up to GCSE level Urdu or Spanish that would be great. I personally agree with you the layout of the GCSE and the a level are really so clear.
Sounds like a plan then! I’ll work on python then move onto C++.
You’ve a nice set of a level subjects, I’m assuming you’ve already sat your maths a level. Have you a particular uni course/apprenticeship in mind? Personally, I’m leaning into physics. 
Original post by MindMax2000
I want to improve my French from an intermediate level to a more secure B2/C1
So essentially A Level French?
basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
So GCSE Urdu/Spanish?
Have you considered going to a local university that offers Languages for All programs for the general public? I personally prefer the A Levels and GCSE, but Languages for All provides a good alternative.
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
As interesting as Java and C++ look, they're significantly more difficult than Python. In fact, if you need to pick one of them, I recommend C++ over Java, because it's more similar to Python (Python is derived from C++) and it has "clearer" syntax than Java.
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
Do A Levels in Chemistry, Physics, and Further Maths.
Currently looking into Machine Learning with Python for personal projects as well as personal statement.
I also work in the meantime.
If I have spare time (that would be a godsend), I would probably improve on my French, look into university level maths, and work on my finances.
So essentially A Level French?
basic conversational level in Urdu/spanish
So GCSE Urdu/Spanish?
Have you considered going to a local university that offers Languages for All programs for the general public? I personally prefer the A Levels and GCSE, but Languages for All provides a good alternative.
I’ve just started learning python but Java and C++ also look really interesting!
As interesting as Java and C++ look, they're significantly more difficult than Python. In fact, if you need to pick one of them, I recommend C++ over Java, because it's more similar to Python (Python is derived from C++) and it has "clearer" syntax than Java.
What a levels are you studying and what other plans do you have for this year??
Do A Levels in Chemistry, Physics, and Further Maths.
Currently looking into Machine Learning with Python for personal projects as well as personal statement.
I also work in the meantime.
If I have spare time (that would be a godsend), I would probably improve on my French, look into university level maths, and work on my finances.
Also, the machine learning with python sounds _very_ interesting, what exactly are you doing with that?
Original post by SodaMontgomery
Hi, I’m on a gap year too! Kind of reconsidering it as travelling abroad isn’t really an option for me rn but if possible I’m interested in the list to add to my plans! I’ve applied for a gap year tutoring position with Yipiyap and plan to resit two of my a levels and aim to learn to drive, learn a language and learn to code!
Hey! I thought of doing Yipiyap as well. But I realised you have to commit to the whole academic year. The program sounds good but I think it's a bit inflexible in my opinion (eg. what if I want to travel for a month or so?). I hope the Yipiyap thing goes well for you!
I would like to attend some free/ affordable short online courses on some uni level topics, coding, and languages ( esp French) . Does anyone have any platform or courses to recommend? thanks
Original post by starry-projectio
Hey! I thought of doing Yipiyap as well. But I realised you have to commit to the whole academic year. The program sounds good but I think it's a bit inflexible in my opinion (eg. what if I want to travel for a month or so?). I hope the Yipiyap thing goes well for you!
Thank you! I’m still waiting for an offer. I see what you mean about them being inflexible, apparently you have a notice period of four months, which is a little excessive imo
Original post by starry-projectio
I would like to attend some free/ affordable short online courses on some uni level topics, coding, and languages ( esp French) . Does anyone have any platform or courses to recommend? thanks
I’m learning python with codeacademy, personally I think it’s a little expensive but I managed to get a subscription for £24 for three months so that’ll give me time to nail the basics then I can move to a more affordable platform.
Courserra is one place that is highly recommended but again not the most affordable.
For languages, where I’m based there’s a place called brasshouse languages, where you can essentially attend free language courses ( French included) which im looking into for this year.
I’ll keep an eye out for more courses tho
Hello! Just came across this thread and I’m also taking a gap year )
I have a deferred offer for university so thankfully I don’t have to worry about all that sort of stuff! I have a few things in mind that I’d like to do over this upcoming year (and reading the comments above, thanks for the tips on how to get into coding! I’ve been meaning to get into that)! I also want to learn how to play an instrument (probably going to buy a keyboard/piano) and I need to learn how to cook 😬
)I have a deferred offer for university so thankfully I don’t have to worry about all that sort of stuff! I have a few things in mind that I’d like to do over this upcoming year (and reading the comments above, thanks for the tips on how to get into coding! I’ve been meaning to get into that)! I also want to learn how to play an instrument (probably going to buy a keyboard/piano) and I need to learn how to cook 😬
Original post by starry-projectio
Hello! I am doing a gap year soon and honestly, I don't really know anyone personally doing it. It can feel a bit lonely ngl. So... I just want to jump on here to see who else is doing a gap!!! 🤩
Although I am sure about my gap, I still have mixed feelings about it. I guess a good plan is the golden rule of a gap year. I haven't got much planned but I have just got a part-time job ( I guess it's a way to start?! ). Hoping to do some lengthy travels later on the year...
My plan is still really rough... What about yours? How are you feeling about it? I would love to hear all the different plans and how different people are getting on with it! Wishing you all the best! ☺️
Although I am sure about my gap, I still have mixed feelings about it. I guess a good plan is the golden rule of a gap year. I haven't got much planned but I have just got a part-time job ( I guess it's a way to start?! ). Hoping to do some lengthy travels later on the year...
My plan is still really rough... What about yours? How are you feeling about it? I would love to hear all the different plans and how different people are getting on with it! Wishing you all the best! ☺️
I'm in a similar situation. I wanted to travel but I think I'll settle on work and preparation for university.
Original post by SodaMontgomery
I’m learning python with codeacademy, personally I think it’s a little expensive but I managed to get a subscription for £24 for three months so that’ll give me time to nail the basics then I can move to a more affordable platform.
Courserra is one place that is highly recommended but again not the most affordable.
For languages, where I’m based there’s a place called brasshouse languages, where you can essentially attend free language courses ( French included) which im looking into for this year.
I’ll keep an eye out for more courses tho
Courserra is one place that is highly recommended but again not the most affordable.
For languages, where I’m based there’s a place called brasshouse languages, where you can essentially attend free language courses ( French included) which im looking into for this year.
I’ll keep an eye out for more courses tho
Oh wow thanks a lot! will definitely have a look at these! If you dont mind please share some more if you've come across other good platforms later on!
Original post by x_sara
Hello! Just came across this thread and I’m also taking a gap year )
I have a deferred offer for university so thankfully I don’t have to worry about all that sort of stuff! I have a few things in mind that I’d like to do over this upcoming year (and reading the comments above, thanks for the tips on how to get into coding! I’ve been meaning to get into that)! I also want to learn how to play an instrument (probably going to buy a keyboard/piano) and I need to learn how to cook 😬
)I have a deferred offer for university so thankfully I don’t have to worry about all that sort of stuff! I have a few things in mind that I’d like to do over this upcoming year (and reading the comments above, thanks for the tips on how to get into coding! I’ve been meaning to get into that)! I also want to learn how to play an instrument (probably going to buy a keyboard/piano) and I need to learn how to cook 😬
hello! yes cooking! A huge goal for me as well. Can't get to uni and end up eating meal deal everyday. 😂
May I ask if you guys have already found a deferred place, or whether you are going to do UCAS this coming cycle?
Original post by starry-projectio
May I ask if you guys have already found a deferred place, or whether you are going to do UCAS this coming cycle?
I’m planning to go through the UCAS cycle again next year : )
Original post by starry-projectio
May I ask if you guys have already found a deferred place, or whether you are going to do UCAS this coming cycle?
I'm going to apply this year.
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