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Anyone take a gap year before going to university? Trying to convince my daughter that it is a great idea. I didn't, but didn't even know that was an option at the time. The hard societal push to college is just disturbing and I want her to see the world a little bit before deciding what to do with her life.
@daniel YES to this. I never did, but sometimes wish I had. Any time I come across someone who's unsure about whether to go to university or not, I always advise them to wait. Go try something else. Find a job and give it a go. Get on a plane and leave the country for a year. The options are endless. What's the worst that can happen?
@daniel Great idea Daniel!
@daniel I did, and loved it. (I didn't go to university afterwards though).
It's a unique moment that I'm so glad I too advantage of. You don't really get a second chance to do something like that.
It shaped me in all sorts of ways!
I went for a free one, working for the PAIS Project (it was a few towns in the UK when I did it - now it's properly international).
I did schools and youth work for 12 months.
A brilliant, life defining year.
Andy B