Jessica Nov 21, 2020 6 min What to consider when deciding to volunteer abroad Volunteering abroad is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the communities you are going to visit and travel to a new...
Jessica Aug 26, 2020 2 min How will my personal statement change if I am taking a gap year? Many students will be taking a gap year due to the recent chaos that has happened recently with A level grades. So I thought I would make...
Jessica Aug 12, 2020 4 min I'm worried I won't get into Medicine 2020! Reapplying, Clearing and more... This year has been a tumultuous year for GCSE and A level candidates. Anxiety is through the roof as students wait for the unknown. A lot...
Jessica Jul 25, 2020 7 min Budgeting and managing your finances (how I saved during my gap year and beyond) Taking a gap year is your first break from full-time education! It's a time to gain some independence, figure out what you want to do...
Jessica May 2, 2020 6 min Is taking a gap year worth it? My Gap Year story March 2016: 4 rejections received. March 2020: 3rd year medical student at King’s College London. During my first application cycle for...
Jessica May 2, 2020 4 min Working as a healthcare assistant During my gap year, one of the key experiences that solidified my decision to study medicine was working as a healthcare assistant. What...
