These days in many countries, pupils take off a year before starting university education in order to explore and work. While, in most countries, they start their higher education in university right after their schooling. In this essay, These paths are beneficial to students because the first one gives you a chance to find the stream that interests you most and gain some valuable experience, while the latter point offers you to follow the goal you already have without further due. In my view, I think that a year off before starting further education is better because it gives you an opportunity to learn, earn and become a mature individual.