In recent years, education has attacted the general public's attention. While some people claim that there are many advantages gained from the trend that in some countries youngsters are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies, there are also many people who believe that its disadvantages should not be ignored. After a thorough consideration, for my part its cons could never overshadow its pros. This essay will give both benefits and drawbacks of the trend.