Help planning on what to do during a gap year
Hello, I am currently in year 13 right now and planning on taking a gap year mainly due to the fact that my predicted grades were lower than I expected and I can't do improve them anymore, and due to the fact that I still want to figure out and be sure on what I want to do. Right now I am thinking about applying economics bsc at bristol or durham. Is there anything specific I can do during my gap year that will help my application when applying to those unis? I assume getting work experience in finance would help but would there be any other useful stuff to do. Thank you.
Hello @rdog321 ,
During your gap year, there are plenty of activities you can dive into to boost your application for economics. Gaining work experience through internships in finance or economics-related roles, or even part-time jobs in accounting, can be really valuable. It’s also a great time to develop your skills—consider taking online courses in statistics, data analysis, or programming. If you’re looking to improve your A-levels, retaking them or engaging in independent study of the topics you struggle with. Don’t forget to read widely about economics and maybe even conduct a research project or start a blog to showcase your passion for the subject.
All the best.
Mercy
BCU Student Rep
During your gap year, there are plenty of activities you can dive into to boost your application for economics. Gaining work experience through internships in finance or economics-related roles, or even part-time jobs in accounting, can be really valuable. It’s also a great time to develop your skills—consider taking online courses in statistics, data analysis, or programming. If you’re looking to improve your A-levels, retaking them or engaging in independent study of the topics you struggle with. Don’t forget to read widely about economics and maybe even conduct a research project or start a blog to showcase your passion for the subject.
All the best.
Mercy
BCU Student Rep
Original post by BCU Student Rep
Hello @rdog321 ,
During your gap year, there are plenty of activities you can dive into to boost your application for economics. Gaining work experience through internships in finance or economics-related roles, or even part-time jobs in accounting, can be really valuable. It’s also a great time to develop your skills—consider taking online courses in statistics, data analysis, or programming. If you’re looking to improve your A-levels, retaking them or engaging in independent study of the topics you struggle with. Don’t forget to read widely about economics and maybe even conduct a research project or start a blog to showcase your passion for the subject.
All the best.
Mercy
BCU Student Rep
During your gap year, there are plenty of activities you can dive into to boost your application for economics. Gaining work experience through internships in finance or economics-related roles, or even part-time jobs in accounting, can be really valuable. It’s also a great time to develop your skills—consider taking online courses in statistics, data analysis, or programming. If you’re looking to improve your A-levels, retaking them or engaging in independent study of the topics you struggle with. Don’t forget to read widely about economics and maybe even conduct a research project or start a blog to showcase your passion for the subject.
All the best.
Mercy
BCU Student Rep
Thank you very much😀
Check out the EDT's Year in Industry program. It's more geared towards STEM but there's a fair few finance/business things that might link to Econ.
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