Mind the gap year: experts say DSE graduates can gain from experience before university
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Education experts and NGOs recommend that Hong Kong students consider taking a gap year after the DSE exam to gain experience. They emphasize setting clear goals and using the time for internships, volunteer work, or exchange programs. Such experiences help students develop perspectives, soft skills, and language abilities, making them more competitive applicants. The article highlights the increasing value of extracurricular experience for university admissions.
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Hong Kong students can benefit from taking a gap year after the university entrance exam.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong students can benefit from taking a gap year after the university entrance exam, but should set clear goals for their future, education sector experts have said, pointing to the increasing value of applicants with experience outside the classroom.
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Hong Kong students can benefit from taking a gap year after the university entrance exam.
South China Morning PostStudents should set clear goals for their future if taking a gap year.
South China Morning PostA gap year for internships, volunteer work or exchange programmes enables students to understand different perspectives.
South China Morning PostA gap year helps build soft skills.
South China Morning PostA gap year helps learn new languages.
South China Morning PostA gap year helps students stand out amid stiff competition.
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