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Taking a gap year (deferring your studies)

If you have already been offered a place at Curtin

Visit EnrolNow! via OASIS for instructions on how to take a gap year.

A gap year is a year off that you can take between finishing high school and starting uni.

Otherwise known as deferring your studies, it can be a good alternative to starting uni if you're feeling exhausted or you're just not sure what you want to do. Perhaps you want to travel, earn some money by working full-time or get some work experience in your field of interest.

There's a lot to weigh up when deciding whether to take a gap year, so you may find it helpful to talk to your school career advisor about it.