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Hello, this is Six Minute English, and I'm Neil.
And joining me to do this is Georgina.
Hello.
Now, Georgina, I know you went to university to study for a degree,
but before you moved from college to university, did you take a year off?
I did.
Well, you are not alone.
Many students choose to take a break from their studies to travel or gain work experience before moving on to university.
Yes, and this is what we call a gap year.
And in this program, we're talking about taking a gap year and why doing this has become more important than ever.
But first, as always, I need to challenge you and our listeners, Georgina,
to answer a question.
Are you ready?
Ready and waiting, Neil.
According to the Institute of Fiscal Studies,
which subject studied at university will lead to the highest average earnings five years after graduating?
Is it a, law, b, veterinary science, or c, medicine and dentistry?
What do you think, Georgina?