In this episode of Life in Lane 4, I sit down with Eren Aydin, an incoming freshman at Bucknell University, to talk about the unique path he took before starting college. Eren shares why he decided to take a gap year, how he made the most of that time, and what he learned from stepping off the traditional timeline.

We also discuss how he managed an incredibly demanding schedule while balancing swimming, academics, and other commitments, along with the study habits and focus strategies that helped him stay productive.