Skip navigation

Work experience and volunteering

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

Writing your personal statement: Students with individual needs

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.

Your gap year, your way

Considering a gap year? Find out how Trailfinders can help you plan and make the most of your time travelling.

Your guide to the UCAS Hub

Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.