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In a world where young people often feel pressured to move directly from school to university or employment, the idea of taking a gap year can seem unconventional. However, a well-planned gap year can be one of the wisest decisions a person makes. Far from being a year of inactivity, it can provide valuable opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and a deeper understanding of oneself and the wider world.

Not getting the points for a course you had worked so hard for seems like the worst possible scenario, but that wouldn’t happen, right? Lara Quirke thought the same thing. However, the day came when the CAO released their offers, and Lara did not receive hers.That was back in 2021, Lara was 18, fresh out of the Leaving Cert with only dreams of going to college. Now, she was faced with the worst possible outcome. Instead of changing course, or taking her second offer, Lara decided the best decision for her would be a gap year.

Not getting the points for a course you had worked so hard for seems like the worst possible scenario, but that wouldn’t happen, right? Lara Quirke from Claremorris, Co Mayo thought the same thing. However, the day came when the CAO released their offers, and Lara did not receive hers.That was back in 2021, Lara was 18, fresh out of the Leaving Cert with only dreams of going to college. Now, she was faced with the worst possible outcome. Instead of changing course, or taking her second offer, Lara decided the best decision for her would be a gap year.