Many people travel during their gap year. What is the most popular destination for British people?
Australia
Vietnam
Thailand
How do young people in the UK fund their gap year?
80% work to earn money, 20% are given money by their parents
20% work to earn money, 80% are given money by their parents
What is the most common activity that people do during a gap year?
do volunteer work abroad
work to earn money
travel
The most common reason for students in the UK to take a gap year is to...
become independent
earn money
take a break from studying
In the USA, in 2020 around _____ of students took a gap year before starting university/college.
20%
3%
10%
96% of people who have taken a gap year believe it improved their...
intelligence
self-confidence
bank balance
In the UK, _____ of those taking a gap year believe it helped them decide what subject to study at university.
40%
60%
20%
Employers often prefer to hire university graduates who have taken a gap year, because these people have gained many skills from travelling, volunteering or working abroad.
False
True
After high school, I really want to ____ a gap year.
take
go
find
Young people who take a gap year may eventually end up earning less than those who go straight to university/college.
False
True
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