What to do in a gap year

Hi all, I am currently a year 13 student who's applying for medicine. However, due to personal reasons I am going to take a gap year and reapply or ask for a deferred entry if possible - either way I am taking the year off. What should I do during my gap year? I want to be productive and also keep myself busy but am honestly not sure what to do other than get a job. What can I do during this time that will also help me with uni, any recommendations?

Reply 1

McGinger

If you want to stay in the UK, just get any sort of 'caring' job in a Care Home, Special School etc, or anything in the NHS, even an admin role. All relevant in different ways.

If you want to go overseas, even briefly, then something like Camp America® USA Summer Jobs in America Since 1969 | Camp America would be a good idea - caring, communication, 'living away from home' etc.

Reply 2

Kingston Zhi En

Official Rep

Original post

by honeymoonxx

Hiya @honeymoonxx ,
It's great that you have decided to take a gap year. It will give you the opportunity to take some time off and start afresh in the next academic year.
If possible, try to get some relevant work experience even if it is short term or a part-time job where you can earn some money on the side to support yourself during your future study 🙂
Do you have any particular skills or hobbies you are interested in? A gap year is a good time to try and learn different things outside of formal school setting 🤗

Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)