Is a Gap Year right for you?

Ultimately, this is a decision you would have to make yourself. If you do know you want to take a gap year, then you're well on the way to making it happen! Here are a few things to think about:

Yes, it's right for me!

• I want a break from my studies
• I want to have new experiences and skills
• I would like to increase my confidence
• I want to raise some money for Higher Education
• I want to help improve my CV

No, i'm still unsure...

• I won't be able to raise the money
• I might not go into Higher Education
  
• My friends aren't taking a gap year

These are valid points, rightly so, but a gap year doesn't just have to be for a single reason. For example, you can work for most of the year to save up for university, and then see the world and do something amazing in the remaining months!

There is no doubt that people who take gap years find it to be the time of their life. If you're unsure about 'just travelling' then gap year expeditions can be very beneficial as a way to increase confidence and do amazing things, but in a structured environment.