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Article: Making the most of your new freedom; Whether you opt to work for a charity or just travel the world, a well-planned gap year can be good for your future mployment prospects, says Sarah Richardson EDUCATION 2006.
- Article from:
- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- August 22, 2006
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Byline: SARAH RICHARDSON
YOU don't have to be superorganised and have already bought your round-the-world ticket to take a gap year. If you've secured your place at university for this autumn but have decided that you fancy taking a year out, you still can. Of the 60,000 young people who take a pre-university break each year, just under 50 per cent defer their university places on results day.
Universities are becoming used to students deferring at the last minute and the admissions tutor at your chosen institution will be able to advise you on your options, but you must contact them straight away. If you are able to defer, then you'll want to start ...