Is a gap year a good idea?

Thinking about taking a gap year, but worried you’d fall behind?  This week we’re joined by Blaise, who was certain they weren't going to university and took a gap year instead. They explain how by doing so they were able to land an apprenticeship in their chosen industry, travel abroad and get new skills.   Should I take a gap year? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/should-i-take-a-gap-year/  Gap year ideas: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/gap-year-ideas/  How to plan your gap year: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/how-to-plan-your-gap-year/  \------ Leave us a review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309    📝 Take the job match quiz: Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you | 2026  📩  Follow Future You on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou\_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou\_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@futureyoupod    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts