My gap year wasn’t exactly the most adventurous backpacking trip, but it had a profound effect on my life and career. When I was choosing my A-levels, age 16, I didn’t really have a clear idea of what I wanted to do with my life. I decided to study maths, physics and geography, based on what I thought were my best subjects. I did have a general interest in these subjects and I did pretty well at school. I wasn't the smartest in the class, but I was in the top sets for most things. And ...
How my gap year changed my life
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Get involved in societies! Freshers Fair is a great place to find out more about societies I was part of the Disney society in my first year and became their treasurer for the second year and final year. It was such an amazing experience because I was able to watch amazing films with amazing people but being a Treasurer for 2ndand 4th year enabled me to learn vital accounting and leadership skills when organising trips and finances for the society. From this, I had the confidence to apply ...