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A Gap Year does not have to be a year, therefore Gap Years are taken by many different people at different times. Graduate Gaps are increasingly popular. Graduate Gaps are more career focussed and may include paid employment.
Before University:
Project Managing the BRITA Water Program In Nepal
After University:
The idea that your degree automatically means you will have a job is no longer valid, even if it ever was.
Over 51% of Graduates undertook additional skills training within one year of graduation (Source: Southampton University).
This increase in students taking a gap year program after they graduate is a logical way to gain experience that may lead directly into employment.
Over 30,000 people defer University entry (Source: UCAS).
The year between school and University is typically considered the rational gap year. There are open to any one typically between 17-19 years old with the passion to explore the world and build their own personal experience.
Cost is no longer a limiting factor for Gap years – (See our Gap Year Funding advice page).
In summary, there are many opportunities available to gain practical Experience (Check out our Vocational Training Advice Page).
All that is required is for you to go out, research, (Check out our What Questions to Ask Page) and then just do it!
During University:
With over 50% of females now attending University (Source: UCAS) it is increasingly important to add practical experience to your theory.
Since 2008 there has been a 33% growth in short term practical programs (Source: GreenFORCE).
Linked to your Degree or future career and taken during the holiday period while at University this is an ideal opportunity to gain practical experience and thus a more positive CV, while having a memorable holiday as well as expanding your contacts and friends.
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