SINGAPORE — The idea of a gap year, also known as a sabbatical or break from studies for students, bring to mind images of young people travelling to far-flung places or taking beachside vacations, blissfully enjoying a lengthy and worry-free period of relaxation on their parents' dime before 'adulting' starts f
SINGAPORE — The idea of a gap year, also known as a sabbatical or break from studies for students, bring to mind images of young people travelling to far-flung places or taking beachside vacations, blissfully enjoying a lengthy and worry-free period of relaxation on their parents' dime before"adulting" starts for them.
While trying to decide how to spend her gap year, she started GapyearSG to plug the information gap for people such as herself who are looking for guidance and resources. Dr Annabelle Chow, a clinical psychologist in private practice at Annabelle Psychology here, said that the idea of taking a gap year is an often-broached subject among her patients.
Many acquaintances were quick to judge her decision, but Ms Lee said that her parents knew she was responsible enough to have a plan in mind. “It was hard because the information was all over the place, so I thought it'd be great to have a platform to consolidate everything. That's when I founded GapyearSG.”
Among the various resources available on GapyearSG’s website are tips on how to prepare for National Service, what to do after receiving A-Level results, and how to build a portfolio during a gap year. When asked what to look out for when considering a gap year, she said that each person's situation is unique.
Others help students to think about working to fund their university tuition costs, or to explore internship and business opportunities. After all, parents are usually not convinced about the usefulness of sabbaticals, so she hopes that GapyearSG can spread awareness on this.
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