Even in 1978, they were all interesting points of difference. I wish I had taken a full gap year. The situation is different at Buckingham now, but I would certainly recommend students doing something pre-Buckingham which will enhance the experience. Despite having been Head of School at my previous school and having played representative sports , I actually needed someone to tell me how to get the most out of university and manage the change from school . The Buckingham degree meant that I went straight to a top job in the City - into a merchant bank as a trainee in the Corporate and Investment Divison.
People are genuinely interested.
The faculty was outstanding at the time with both internal staff and external lecturers . This quality has been maintained and the high profile public figures who have patronised the University have certainly created the right exposure and underscored the credentials.