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Was i wrong for taking a Gap year

Was I wrong for taking a gap year?

I took a gap year for 2024

My plan was to attend newcastle university for law, I got the requirements on results day, all good and find. Two days later, we get devastating news that my nan has mere months to live. I spent ages so conflicted on what to do and felt that after the torment of a levels that led to prescribed anti depressants alongside this (I was extremely close with my nan) I decided that it'd be the most sensible option if I was to take a gap year. I have a few hobbies I try to spend time doing, which are learning a language reading and exercise like yoga. However, my nan did pass away in September and since then everything has come crashing down, I struggle to eat shower and tend to sleep a lot of the day. I felt that feeling how I did I wouldnt get a good experience out of university and I didn't want to go to a university that was local for the comfort of home and disliking the uni (i dont like any local unis) and I didn't like just to drop out. However for some reason I feel like I'm not doing the right thing, I ask my mom and dad but of course they're biased...are there any outsiders with an opinion or advice that could help.

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