Six months into her Government Degree Apprenticeship as an Economist with the Department of Transport, Arywen has thrown herself into the role and is… More...

Phoebe lends some valuable insights into her life as a Politics & International Relations student at the wonderful (small) city of Durham. More...

The 2023 HE & Careers Fair was the biggest and best yet! It was wonderful to have so many universities, gap year organisations, businesses and alumni … More...

Leo and Sophie talk about the decision making behind taking a gap year and the far reaching benefits that taking that year away from education has bro… More...

James talks about his musical life to date - studying Music at Pate's, a Cambridge degree, being a freelance musician and finally, his current role at… More...

A gap year requires thought and careful planning to make it a success as we find out from Zuhayr who found himself taking an unplanned year out after … More...

We were delighted to welcome John Hawke back to Pate's to talk to our Year 12 students as part of the school's Activities Fortnight. More...

Teaching was always the career Livvy had in mind, but she didn't quite realise how life changing teaching English on the other side of the world could… More...

Maisie always loved Geography and has successfully transferred the skills and experiences learned from her Geography degree to her work as a member of… More...

Congratulations to Year 13 student, Saudah Jannat, who has been awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. More...

Sometimes it takes starting something to make you appreciate that it's just not for you - Jennifer thought that acting was her calling but realised th… More...

With a law degree from Cambridge, Georgia will start work as a solicitor at a London based sports, media, tech and entertainment law firm in 2023 foll… More...

Hamish saw the benefits of online research and in person visits in helping him choose his university. He takes a quick dive into University Open Days … More...

Having got used to Oxford's 'work hard, play hard' culture, Cliona's well prepared for a busy year abroad in Spain and France teaching English and als… More...

Currently the Director of a Loss Adjusting firm, Liam shares his career lessons learnt in the twenty plus years since leaving Pate's. More...

Due to the pandemic, the university experience has been radically different to the 'norm' but Edward found that sport and friendships got him through … More...

As a member of our Class of 2021, Tabatha is at the very start of her post-Pate's life. She's studying English & Film Studies at Exeter University and… More...

Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in Science - Ellie's journey to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor is truly a inspirational tale of … More...

Richard looks back on his continuing career in International Consulting in Urban Development - which has seen his interest in art, geography and worki… More...

With her original gap year plans having to be put aside, Bryony has fully embraced an unexpected employment opportunity that is giving her hugely bene… More...

Forty-two years after starting at Cheltenham Grammar School, Martin returned to Pate's to share his career experiences with students and parents at th… More...