Hi. I am new here. Could someone please tell me if the format for this works? Is the information included relevant, and is mentioning that I got rejected from Uni in Pakistan a bad look, because it is truly the reason why I had to take a gap year.
In August 2024, I found myself facing a gap year after not being admitted to my top-choice university in Pakistan. Being only 17, I recognized the opportunities that this time period could bring and saw it as a chance to grow beyond academics.
With my studies on hold, I returned to Murree, my hometown where I assisted my parents at their hospital, getting a chance to become part of their professional life. As I actively engaged with my community, patients and professionals alike, the socio-economic challenges faced by the public were hard to ignore. Many struggled to afford healthcare, education, and basic facilities. These observations gave me a firsthand understanding of how Economics, my desired major, can address systemic inequalities affecting large populations.
Living in the peripheries, with fewer distractions, I found the space to reflect on the world around me. My daily routine involved watching movies, following the news, listening to music, and crocheting, but more importantly, I began to engage with these hobbies in a more meaningful way. To channel my evolving perspectives, I became part of the Diverse Voice Movement as a research and content writing volunteer. Writing about art, culture, history, and current affairs refined my ability to voice my opinions and the volunteer experience connected me with a cohort that allowed me to grow intellectually.
This chapter before university has given me a deeper understanding of how I can utilize my education to make a meaningful impact. I now find myself particularly inclined towards the policy side of economics, and I see this clarity as essential before moving forward with my academic journey.
In August 2024, I found myself facing a gap year after not being admitted to my top-choice university in Pakistan. Being only 17, I recognized the opportunities that this time period could bring and saw it as a chance to grow beyond academics.
With my studies on hold, I returned to Murree, my hometown where I assisted my parents at their hospital, getting a chance to become part of their professional life. As I actively engaged with my community, patients and professionals alike, the socio-economic challenges faced by the public were hard to ignore. Many struggled to afford healthcare, education, and basic facilities. These observations gave me a firsthand understanding of how Economics, my desired major, can address systemic inequalities affecting large populations.
Living in the peripheries, with fewer distractions, I found the space to reflect on the world around me. My daily routine involved watching movies, following the news, listening to music, and crocheting, but more importantly, I began to engage with these hobbies in a more meaningful way. To channel my evolving perspectives, I became part of the Diverse Voice Movement as a research and content writing volunteer. Writing about art, culture, history, and current affairs refined my ability to voice my opinions and the volunteer experience connected me with a cohort that allowed me to grow intellectually.
This chapter before university has given me a deeper understanding of how I can utilize my education to make a meaningful impact. I now find myself particularly inclined towards the policy side of economics, and I see this clarity as essential before moving forward with my academic journey.
