{"id":11603,"date":"2022-06-21T10:28:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T10:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11603"},"modified":"2023-03-14T14:41:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:41:15","slug":"life-after-school-6-fun-and-useful-ways-to-fill-your-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/students\/life-after-school-6-fun-and-useful-ways-to-fill-your-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Life after school – 6 fun (and useful) ways to fill your time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Guest blog by Carys Scales<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, celebrate! You\u2019re finally free. No more long hours studying or flicking through pile after pile of flashcards- now the fun can finally begin! Pat yourself on the back and give yourself time to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like me, it can be hard to go from revising for hours each day to suddenly having nothing to do. It can be tricky to think of things to fill your extra long summer with. Well, have no fear\u2013 I\u2019ve put together a handy list of fun (but also useful) things you can do after exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Read for fun.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Get some work experience.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Start thinking about the future.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Get involved in a cause that means something to you.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. See your friends.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Work on your Personal Statement.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Read for fun.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    f you\u2019re an English or Humanities student, I bet most of the reading you\u2019ve been doing has been for school. Now is the time to push those course books aside and read what you want to read. You can finally dive into that \u2018To Be Read\u2019 pile that\u2019s been growing on your bedside table. Or if you don\u2019t have a list yet, you can make one. There\u2019s nothing better than browsing in Waterstones with an iced latte in one hand, a stack of books in the other. Or, if you prefer cheaper options, Amazon\u2019s kindle selection is the perfect way to unwind\u2013 and there\u2019s always your local library. Don\u2019t know where to start with your reading? You can check out holiday reading lists<\/a>, or watch BookTok videos for inspiration. I recommend reading \u2018The Inheritance Games\u2019 by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It\u2019s a super suspenseful read that you can enjoy on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Get some work experience.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Already know what future career you want\u2013 or are you trying to work out a few options? Work experience can be a great way to see what career you might be interested in. It can help you gain experience that will make your CV and personal UCAS statement shine, too (bonus!). I\u2019ve just finished an internship myself as a marketing exec and it\u2019s been loads of fun and I\u2019ve learned tons about marketing. You can look on websites like LinkedIn, or have a walk around your local area and see if any places are hiring- I\u2019m sure they\u2019d love to have you! It\u2019s a great way to gain experience, earn a little more money and broaden your connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Start thinking about the future.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out. But summer is the perfect time to think of what you\u2019d like to do after school. There are lots of different options- from apprenticeships to university, to taking a gap year or going straight into work. You can tap into loads of resources that can help you work it all out\u2013like MyTutor\u2019s free ebooks on uni<\/a>, careers <\/a>and apprenticeships<\/a>. You can ask for help from your school guidance counsellor, and chat to your parents about it too. You can also ask yourself some questions to get the ball rolling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Questions like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What subjects do I like the best in school?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What am I good at? (list at least 5 skills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Who do I look up to and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How would I like the world to be different?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      At least you\u2019ll have a better idea of what your interests are\u2013if nothing else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      4. Get involved in a cause that means something to you.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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