Exploring options outside of education
For example, if you plan to go back into education (being a university) and you don’t know what you want to study, you need to get creative with yourself and see what you’re interested in. It could be anything ranging from photography, writing or even fashion. Whatever you’re interested in, take a deep dive into the industry, and try out new things. The same goes for if you already know what to study. You can do extended research to put yourself one step ahead and do practical tasks to gain first-hand experience. The world is your oyster, so this will be the best chance to develop your path fully; the rest is history.
But there’s no rush
However, if you have not thought this far ahead and don’t know whether you’re going back into education , that is also okay because we all go at our own pace. In a way, you are at an advantage if you don’t know what you want to do because it gives you a chance to have a bite of every pie. Hop from industry to industry and see what works for you whilst gaining some cash to help fund your future.
There are plenty of things you can consider doing whilst on a gap year, and here is a list below of the best things for our youth that we could suggest:
- Start a business
- Get a job and earn some money to fund your future
- Travel and find your passions (responsibly)
- Invest in your hobbies and watch the results unwind
- Find an internship in your dream field
- Do some taster courses to find what you want to study (There are many available at Working Men’s College – London)
Most importantly, be productive.
If you try new things and put yourself out there, the opportunities will follow, and you’ll eventually be fulfilled in your gap year as you will be ready for your future. Don’t forget to also take time to enjoy yourself, though, as depending on your choices, you could end up on a tight schedule for the next few years!
