Take a gap year to test drive your chosen career path

Students across the UK will be opening that envelope containing their A Level results this morning and while a lucky few will realise their immediate ambition of going to uni in October for many the next step will be more problematic. One of the options open to students is ro extend their horizons by taking a gap year break.

Tom Griffiths founder of gapyear.com, said it was vital for the confused teeneagers to find the right life path. Speaking at the offices in Ipswich the expert put forward a compelling case for school leavers to emabark on a constructive gap year packed with work experience, before moving onto university or that dream job.
"If they dont know what they want to do it is important to test drive careers, to showcase their talentsand get the opportunityto get a crack at being a journalist, a photographer or whatever they want to do , to see if they enjoy it and get a feel for it."

He also commented that a gap year gives them a chance to make local contacts and develop a network which will be useful later on.

If you are a student offspring decide to take up this challenge dont forget the essential gap year travel insurance to cover any unexpected emergencies.
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Source:- Evening Star24 am edition