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[Plan] Reasons to take a gap year

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Reasons to take a gap year

A gap year is the period before going to college, in the middle of studies, taking a leave of absence or a break afterwardincludes all of these.

You may travel abroad or domestically, you may work, you may volunteer.

During a gap year, it is very important to develop skills for yourself and gain valuable experience for your career.



Things you can gain from taking a gap year

Gained through work or volunteering'job experience'
Through activities you participate in during a gap yearorganizational skills, communication skills, teamwork, initiativesuch as

various skillscan improve.

foreign language or related to IT skill improvement
Through various overseas experiential programs, TEFL(teaching English as a foreign language), scuba diving, skiing,

such as snowboardingYou can learn new skills.Through trekking or volunteering in developing countries,

By trying new challenges and experiences Showcase your abilities!


A time to prepare for your career

During a gap year, various experiences and activities can help develop skills and experience relevant to your future career.

- Maturity and independencecan be developed.

- About yourself a new perspectivecan be gained.

- What you will do in the future time to decidecan have..

If you take a gap year before or during your studies, it can motivate you to study again with a renewed mindset

and help you prepare to study. broaden your horizons, because it helps you grow and mature

Many universities, including Ivy League schools, encourage gap years for incoming students as well as current students and alumni.

A personal career path for your future profession

It's important to plan a constructive gap year for your future career. Structured and well-planned gap year activities and

experiences can be used as follows.

  • You can build unique experiences and skills to include on your resume when seeking your desired job or attending interviews later.
  • They help you consider and research future career fields. This direction can also laterdemonstrate your focus in a specific career area.
  • Experience of working or traveling abroad, away from places where you feel comfortable, demonstrates initiative and determination.
  • Practically, you can also use another language.


Gap year: understanding the 'financial aspects' involved

A gap year offers many benefits. However, alongside those benefits, you should be aware in advance of the risks and challenges.. The following aspects apply.

  • Fun and relaxationIf you focus only on that, employers may assign no value to having taken a gap year on your resume.. You need to plan your gap year with your goals and direction in mind.

Gap year: additional tips

  • Do your research - Talk to people who have taken a gap year and ask for advice.
>> Korea Gap Year consulting program
  • Give yourself time to plan and prepare - The time to plan and save money is at least 9 months and up to 1 yearIt may take approximately that long. Prepare your budget according to your gap year plan.
  • Don't think of a gap year simply as time off - Consider how you will use the skills and experiences you gain during your gap year.
  • Consider the preparation period ahead of time, Think of ways that can help you set your future direction.
  • Think about the skills you have and how you might use them - Mentoring, Sports, First aid skills, Language skills, Think about ways to use things like childcare skills.

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