Ill health -> gap year during uni = what to do?? (2 BB + 1 PE internships)

A little bit of context: have 2 internships at BB and an internship at a well known PE shop. have taken a gap year due to ill health - want to ensure to make the most of this year. keen to get into PE post uni or spend some time in IB then PE. any advice would be appreciated (have spent time so far applying to PE internships during the year)

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