I feel like Jade changed my life some how, after watching her videos I started working hard in school, loving myself and overall I've grown up Thank you for being such an inspiration and role model Love you🧡

Also big thing no one talks about are gap years AFTER uni It’s always grad jobs grad schemes and unrealistic expectations of suddenly knowing what you’re doing and landing your dream job straight away

JADE I GOT INTO MED SCHOOL!!! THANK YOU for all the motivation, you are incredible. Been here since 3000 subs xxxx

I'm Swedish and yes, most people here start uni between ages 21-25! I think uni is structured in a totally different way here as well though, you can easily apply for single courses (one term, half a term, many people do this after high school to get a feel of it) and uni is totally free. In a way, I think this makes Swedish students more lazy to start uni, because there are no consequences of putting it off. Wages here are high so working unqualified jobs makes for a pretty good standard of living as well

I didn't go to uni aged 18, I didn't feel ready, so I took a "gap year" that lasted 3 years haha. I was an Au Pair and then worked in a ski resort - I couldn't afford a normal gap year experience but the jobs I did didn't cost me a thing! Everything was provided: Accommodation, food, lift pass, ski hire, travel from the UK to resort. Even as an Au Pair the accommodation and food was provided for, it was just the flight I had to pay for. So there are definitely options out there for those that don't think they can afford a gap year. :) I went to uni aged 21 and I am so glad I did that because I'd matured a lot over those 3 years of working abroad and could handle deadlines and uni stress a lot better than those that were younger than I was. :)

Jade: “even if you spend the entire year working at tesco” Me who didn’t do ucas this year so I could travel but coronavirus made that impossible now and is actually stuck at tesco full time now school is cancelled: 👁👄👁

Also, at the end of my gap year and can 100% agree on everything you've said. Another pro: You actually start missing studying at some point and get super hyped about going to uni Another con: You have so many people you miss because all your friends live all over the world now.

A video about how you plan and organized this gap year would be so interested !

This is awesome!! I think it will help a ton of people

yesss Jade, I remember the day you popped up in my DMs asking me about taking a gap year and I’m so glad you decided to take one - look how much you’ve learnt & grown!! so so proud 😌 xx

I took a gap year two years ago, and it was so worth it. Actually, I wanted to go to uni abroad but I was so stressed out about it, so after choosing the right university and the right country I decided to spend my gap year traveling across it. I met so many new people, learned a language(from B1 to C1 in just one year among native speakers, it was really easy and it was a lot of fun), I found out a lot of new things, got to know other culture and finally I earned some money and saved some for a new academic year , so now I do recommend a gap year to everyone, especially if you doubt what you should do after school. Don’t be afraid of change ❤️ P.S. In my country literally nobody takes a gap year as it is considered as a waste of time, I was the only one from my school who took a gap year, all of my teachers didn’t support me in this and tried to persuade me, but luckily they didn’t succeed

My gap year is coming to an end and I 100% recognise myself in what you said. Even if I didn’t travel and I felt lonely sometimes it was really worth it, because I managed to do some things that I wouldn’t have been able to do if I hadn’t been on a gap year.

wow I'm early, and you can TELL how much Jade has grown this year like yessssh EDIT: OH MY GOSH JADE LIKED MY COMMENT, I'M GAAAAASED. And thank you for 150 likes... it's official, I'm famous

I personally think when you finish college (if you go) gap years should be mandatory. I took a three year gap year and it was the best thing I ever did. I think 18 year olds need to go out and experience the real world and try lots of things before they commit to one thing. I think going to university with more of an open mind than like Jade said being in the school system. You are kind of ignorant because of the education bubble and gap years allow you to grow and find yourself. I am very passionate about gap years.

As an asian girl with brown parents I'd never be able to do all this...especially since I'm an only child so they're more protective.😂 I'm basically living my dreams through jade lol

I’m going into Year 11 and I’m pretty certain that after my a-levels, I will take a gap year!! I just think it will help me mature as a person and get travel and working experience that those at uni probably won’t have. You’ve really inspired me by seeing your gap year journey and I’m so happy you enjoyed it!! Love you so much, I’ve been watching your channel for 2 years and you’re just so lovely💗💗

There’s an 80% chance of me doing gap year before uni and I am so ready for it, quick question... how long before hand did you plan everything you were going to do? Travelling etc ?Xx

I love how you specify that a gap year can be such a different experience to people. That working for an entire year actually can be very beneficial to some! I personally had no clue of what I wanted to study, so I decided to take a gap year just working. During school I didnt have time to gain any work experience, so I worked a ton that year at a local store, being beneficial for my CV. Not only did it leave me with a good amount of money, it also really helped me work on social anxiety and gave me a confidence I didnt have before. Im now off to do my masters in education (yes, a profession that during my school years seemed absolutely impossible due to my social anxiety.). Taking a year or two to get to know your self better, or figuring out stuff, wont matter in the bigger picture of things

Hi, Jade ! I am kazakh (Kazakhstan) and unfortunately , in our country adults and students themselves consider taking a gap year as a weird and useless decision and for all my 16 years of life, I have never met a person who took a year off, which upsets me. But over the past month I have seriously thought about this idea and thanks to you I am already choosing the program that suits me. Thank you very much for these videos, you really helped me! Good luck in all your endeavors! With love , Naz ^_^

Gap year is good for anyone that is a middle class british citizen

I’ve loved watching your gap year and travel vlogs this year and now I’m so inspired to travel myself in a couple of years!! 💙

So inspiring and I think a lot of people aren't taking the conventional way of life. We are told to go here, go there, graduate, get a 9-5 etc and you have shown so many of us that we can take our own life in a completely different and unique direction and gain so much from it. I cannot wait for my travelling days to come and I'm so excited to see your journey through university, JADE TAKES ON THE WORLD

Love these kind of videos about Uni💖 I’m going into year 11 but it’s very useful for the future 💖thank you ❤️

Nothing but helpful videos! Such an inspirational person i ran out of time in my maths exam and your biology video made me feel better! Ty.

I’m taking this current year off to travel, volunteer and do a working holiday this was super helpful!!

"Alone time" Ohh so you mean my whole life?

Its interesting that you mention how its normal to take several gap years in scandinavia! Ive always seen that as the norm, and I didnt realise that it isnt the same way in the UK. I just started uni after two gap years and we are a good mix of people both younger and older than me. I honestly dont know how I would have managed in uni if I went right after high school - now i feel so ready!

Hi Jade, I will graduate next June (I am from Germany) and I am DEFINITELY taking a gap year!! Thank you so much for this video, it really came in the right time ☺️

Just been planning mine for after Year 13! Watching you has helped me so much... thank youuuu!!!!

Smart girl and what a grand adventure! I promise you will NEVER regret taking this gap year. You pegged it about working and saving money to pre-fund your adventure and working along the way. I wish I had taken a gap year. I'm now retired. Every year I try to travel at least three months and every time it's another wonderful experience. You are well prepared for the next phase of your life. Bravissima!

jade is such a beautiful person inside and out 🥰

Totally agree with all these points - we have so many gap year students on our programs and it's amazing to see them develop and gain new skills throughout their time with us! Doing a gap year gives you that breathing space to figure out exactly what the best next step is for you academically, as well as providing you with so many opportunities to improve your confidence and learn new skills :)

what you said about finland and gap years is 100% true and even though i didn’t do much more than work to save money for university that year i never regretted that year even a second. i have said this before and i’m saying i again: i think what you are doing has helped take off stigma of gap years in the uk so much! it’s important to show that it is not the end of the world to take a gap year if you maybe don’t know what you want to do or don’t get the grades needed or fall ill, but ALSO that it’s okay for a ”high achiever” to take a gap year and that having all a stars doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to take time off for yourself! keep rocking jade 💗💗💗

I love these kind of sit down, talk and self-reflect videos.

As a Swede, I can approve that not taking one or more gap years, is out of the ordinary. Freshmen at Swedish unis are usually between 20-22, and many many people who study are middle-aged and want a career path or smth. I'm on a gap year right now, and I'd have been 17 if I'd started uni right after high school. (Im 18 now and planning on starting uni after summer.)

Honestly i'd never really considered a gap year before watching your videos but i've been really thinking about it. I'm just afraid i'll be a weight on my parents or i'll just be late to everything my friends do. I wouldn't know where to start but i'm definitely going to look more into it. You've also convinced me to go interrailing next year, even if none of my friends go. I just recently discovered your videos but they've helped me so much with my experience right now. I'm doing a High School exchange semester in South Africa (i'm from Italy) and it's been exciting but really hard, and your videos have really made me feel like a have a friend that understands what i'm going through.

The scary moment when watching it in 1.5x speed sounds normal

So glad to hear that you were happy during your gap year! After all, that's what counts. I am not really considering taking a gap year because I know that it wouldn't be the best thing for me. But it surely was a great time for you and it's great that you could choose the path that was right for you. You have helped me realize that I have to take care of my mental heath and for that I could not be more thankful. You're amazing. Love from Poland 🌼

Sheesh...I couldn't agree more. I literally took a gap semester during this Covid, did an internship in the States. And yes, even though I will not be convocating with my cohort, I have more to gain from this gap sem. Because I genuinely believe that this gap semester will meaningfully shaped the rest of my life and how I go about choosing my career path.

I didn’t take a gap year, but you’ve made so many great points about travelling! (And just general life stuff too). It’s making me excited for my year abroad!

I’m soososoosososoosoososooo glad I have someone like you on this platform. I wanted to take a gap year and everyone keeps going on at me about it being a waste, but there’s so much I want to learn before I go to uni and I also want to feel stable. So thank you 💞 xxx

I will NEVER stop saying this but you are my absolute inspiration and I love your personality and presence so much and I aspire to be like you in life 💕💕💕💕

You just inspired me to go on (another) gap year between my BSc and Msc. It’s going to be my third year in total. I think you are so so right on the gaining perspective part. Taking time off before my BSc. made me choose a completely different degree, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made!

Wow. Watching this video again feels like such a full-circle moment for me. I watched your videos throughout your gap year 3 years ago and now I have just finished my gap year! I spent a year abroad in Japan, living with my grandma. I have learned SO much over there and it’s an experience that I absolutely do NOT regret. I really really miss Japan and I feel very deflated right now but I am extremely grateful for the time that I managed to have there. I’m also very excited to jump back into education with a fresh mindset. Thank you so much Jade; seeing how you spent your gap year really helped me to make the most of mine, too!

I am thinking about taking a gap year before uni, but my biggest concern is that I'm very introvert, so traveling alone or going to another country for a longer period is pretty scary for me, since I'm not someone who makes a lot of friends within a short time period. Anyone experience with that? :)

I took a gap year after I got covid during my fourth year exams and hayfever for two months after it. Since I was a part-time student, I was really disappointed as if it weren't for the illness then I'd have did another year and would have finished by now. During my gap year, I met my boyfriend, moved in with him, tried a corporate job for two weeks then quit, got 13 students to teach piano by self-employment, took my mum on holiday to Spain and Germany, discovered that I now do better with guided meditation rather than the ones with music and attended weekly therapy with a private therapist for 10 months to better my mental health. I also managed to get my 8 tracks mixed and mastered after contacting a pianist I'd always looked up to since I was a teenager. He then also did two remixes of my originals for me and I released all 10 into an album on Bandcamp.

I’m starting my gap year now and this video was so refreshing and validating. Thank you so much! I’m also quite anxious about the whole loneliness thing in September when all my friends start Uni. Hearing you say you had a bit of that also was so good to hear. Thank you!

I honestly love ur videos on plans post-mainstream education; I think they’re so important for people just leaving school. Can’t wait for your Minerva videos!! 💞

get that coin with your (actually RELEVANT) sponsor 👏🏻

Gap years can be so beneficial for personal development and life experiences 💪

jadeee, im an og fan literally been subscribed since pretty much when you first started!! but honestly i just wanted to say ily so so so much💗 you're so inspiring and yh just thank you for always inspiring and being amazing. ly sm 💞🏹

Can you do a video about travelling in Japan while being vegan? I’ve heard a lot of people say that it’s near impossible

was literally just binge-watching tons of your videos from last year and I see you uploaded! love you Jade and so glad you've enjoyed your gap year thus far :) Xx

I’m coming to the end of my gap year... it’s crazy how much has changed in just a year lol. I definitely I needed more time to prepare mentally & financially for uni so it worked out really well for me 😊

I like that you mention even just taking a year and working at Tesco would still be a learning experience for a gap year. I didn’t plan a gap year, rather dropped out of university after the first term. I worked for a year and learned a lot about myself and really made sure I was ready and wanted to go back to school before I did it. The US doesn’t really do gap years and I wish it was more of a promoted thing because even just working at a coffee shop for a year taught me a lot about myself and what I wanted to do before I committed to 4 years of education.

Your hair looks stunning, and your skin is glowing. I’m so happy that you enjoyed your gap year :)

I did a gap year after bachelor’s graduation (currently on it) and it honesty hasn’t been as productive as yours but was definitely worth taking because when you graduate you’re scared of starting anything and figure out you’re not happy about it. Gap year makes you more self-aware and allows you to properly study your next steps. It’s really worth it but I also have to say that even when you graduate from university and no matter what path you choose (masters, job, gap year) you’re still going to compare yourself with friends, with those who chose to continue education or work in the industry and you’ll question your choices. It has to eventually end and the gap year makes it easier instead of having a breakdown while you’re on a job or a master’s program.

I’m pretty certain I’m not going to take a gap year, but I will say that the confidence you have radiated through your gap year videos is so clear and it’s definitely contagious - I feel like I’ve been on my own little journey through watching your videos this year!! xx

we LOVE a gap year QUEEN 🤩🥰🤩 such a good video xxx

PLSSS do a podcast feel like so many people would love it!! 💕

This is definitely your best video. It’s so good to see how much you have changed. You look/sound more mature and humble. I always loved your personality but I appreciate how much you changed for the better

It’s so amazing to see how much you have grown as a person😍🥰

Because of you Jade, I took part in the AmeriCamp program - it was the first long haul overseas flight I had and it was my first time in the USA... I cannot imagine myself not having done this, I gained so much confidence, met so many amazing people and have had so many precious experiences that I would have not otherwise experienced - you inspired me to be strong enough to just go for it and I wholeheartedly thank you!! ❤️ Now i’m thinking about the Australian working visa and about so many adventures now that I have that much needed self-belief!! 😁❤️

I can’t believe I’ve been watching you from the very start and here you are... it’s so crazy watching you grow because it makes me look back on myself and realise how much I have grown too!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

I just started uni this year in January, and even though I had wanted to take a gap year instead, I chose to wait a couple years to save up - I realised having started uni that theres a lot of people from so many different ages because they took gap years or something too! Thanks for inspiring me to keep on working towards that gap year even if it's still a year or two away :)))

Can’t wait to watch this! Also hope I can take part in your event in London!! Would be a dream 🎉

I took a gap year at the age of 29 after a traumatic break-up. It was enough for me to disappear for 9 months, and get over 15 years of travel anxiety. Best thing ever. It actually was worse on my mental health towards the end, but there were moments that I've wanted to have for over half my life. Totally worth it.

absolutely no words, jade. this is incredible, and the year has inspired me, when I finish a levels to take a gap year and travel. good luck at minerva. YOUVE GOT THIS!

Jade, thank you for these inspiring experiences and pieces of advice that you share. You've made me and hundreds of other young people to care about life purpose and the importance of mindfulness. Just keep doing what you're doing, girl. You're amazing!!! :)

I’m currently taking a gap year between my bachelors and masters degree, mainly due to my mental health which wasn’t great towards the end of my degree. It can be difficult having such big plans and things you would love to do but not being well enough the achieve it all. I just want to say that even if you spend the year getting better, bettering yourself in any way at all is worth it :) I’m going to spend this year sticking to my meds committing to recovery and preparing to have the best year of even more learning and development when I do my masters. It doesn’t have to be super glamorous to be worthwhile, thanks for sharing Jade ❤️

Love videos like these where you just sit and talk ❤️ you’re so wise and so inspirational!

I’m going into year 10 but I’m still watching to support this amazing gal!

Yes! Can't wait to finish high school next summer and be free. Planning AT LEAST one gap year (but I'm pretty sure that it will be 2. I got so many plans, haha). I've really enjoyed your travel vlogs . They give me a lot of inspiration! Thank you, Jade!!

Thank you jade for all your inspiration and real ness through your gap year. I’ve loved watching everything you’ve done and it has inspired me for my gap year this year! I love your real ness and you look so happy! 💕💕

id love to take a gap year after ive finished uni! Ive just finished my first year but working and saving whilst at uni has to be the best way for me personally! Ive loved your videos! theyve been so inspiring and theres so many places i want to go and things i want to do that ive seen you do that I would have never thought of before! good luck a uni! you'll love it! its been one of the best years of my life! Ive met such amazing people and had some great experiences and i cant wait to continue my course and education in september! xx

This is so helpful like all your videos you help me a lot with my mental health I really wanted to take a gap year but I can't in my country but I feel that I'm living it through your videos so thank you for being you jade 💙💙💙

I start at university this September studying French but I’m 100% considering taking a gap year AFTER I’ve completed my degree - watching you document your past year has given me SO MUCH inspiration and made me so excited about what I might do

These types of videos make me dream about going to uni!!!!! ⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Jade. You are very inspiring to me. I also take a gap year and you have inspire me to get out of my country, traveling, working and meet new people.

wow, I remember watching your first Interrail video last year. At that time I was starting my last year of school and just wanted to go traveling. now yours is over but mine is about to begin. thank you for your inspiring videos.

Ilysm Jade💜 your videos inspires me very much, thank you🙏🏻

It's been so wonderful watching your entire journey ahh! Cant wait for my own in two years:)

Yayy the perfect video for giving me motivation to finish sorting through my drawer full of random paperwork 😂 (does everyone have one of these?) I’m going into yr 13 and at the moment I’m not considering a gap year but I love seeing everything you have done this year and is making me consider taking one a bit more than I would’ve before! 💖

starting uni in september! hope to see uni vids from you :>

Hi Jade! Glad to hear your gap year was worth it. I'm really looking forward to your Uni videos.❤

Please do a video on how you planned for Australia! Really need the tips 😁X

What a thoughtful video! Thank you so much, I’m taking the gap year and will start uni in September 2020 :)

ahh thank you! i'm thinking of taking a gap year but i'm not sure yet so this video will really help me :)

I would love for this gap year to be a thing in my culture. But sadly there is no such thing. I was very surprised when I heard about it for the first time.

This is a great video, thank you for sharing. My daughter and I are considering a gap year for her. Your input and perspective will be very helpful to her.

You’re ending your gap year just as I start mine! I head off to work in Hong Kong in 3 weeks☺️Thanks for all the gap year inspo xxx

Okay, so great vid highly informative, love it. But hear me out. Go on Audacity, upload your audio. Select a silent part go to effect then noise reduction, then take reduction profile. Then select your whole audio and go back to noise reduction and hit apply.

On a real, this is exactly where my head is at rn. I’m so terrified of starting to travel. I leave for Australia in 2 months, and this video has put me at ease. Ready to challenge myself. Thank you for this video!

I live alone in london, and spend more than 10 hours a day alone, i love it as I am used to being alone, as a child i was always alone and as a teenager, I find it weird that some people don't like being alone, because I am so used to my own company and being my own best friend

Loved this video! I’m thinking of taking a mindful gap year! You inspired me! You looked like you have had a whirl of a time!! You look so happy, positive and ready for uni xx

I'm taking a gap year.. not that it was my choice! and I 100% agree with you on the fact that it's sad watching everyone move away and like proceed with their. You know future! I'm a bit stuck not gonna lie! I love to travel but I have to save up money first! I'm having a really difficult time mentally! mainly cause gap year wasn't planned at all! and watching your videos are quite inspiring and just positive cause I really need positivity in my life right now! so thank you:) also, that editing skills though;)

She had the most useful gap year❤❤ I'd send most of my time sleeping, even if i had the choice of doing any work. I'm proud of you Jade

love all your videos ❤️ this was super interesting to watch, good luck at uni 💫

Definitely wanna take a gap year to focus on my voluntary work in mental health!!!✨✨✨

Hey Jade, I know this is annoying but since you're back home we just need another video on Minerva. Countless people who truly love you are worried because that university is a little bit dodgy and associated with a lot of messed up stuff. Please ease our hearts!