Read about Samanthas gap year and fill in the gaps with the correct form of a verb.

When I left school in June, I (not know) what kind of lifestyle I wanted. In September I (start) an engineering course in Nottingham University. After a month at University I realised I (choose) the wrong course. I decided to take a gap-year and spend the next 10 months (get) work experience and (save) money.

So instead of (travel) abroad I began looking for a job. I (send) my CVs and had several interviews. I did some temporary jobs. But I (can not) find one I liked. Finally I (apply) for a local newspaper. In search of news I visited areas of London, my home town, I (not see) before.

Spending several months working (help) me understand what Id like to do in the future now Im keen to work as a journalist. This year I (go) to University and special-ize in journalism. Instead of feeling anxious and unprepared like last year, I cant wait (get) there and start a new phase in my life.