It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to the university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Taking a break, usually a year between finishing school and resuming education has rapidly become widespread.

This

break is quite beneficial to some as it affords many the opportunity to work and save funds.

However

, there are some associated drawbacks

such

as getting involved with bad friends and these will be discussed in the essay Most students decide to take a holiday before the onset of university academic study and

this

comes with various benefits.

Firstly

, it enables them to obtain a job that allows them to save up funds and become financially stable, at the same time gain experience.

Secondly

, a few students may decide to take up tutorial classes involving the course to be lectured in school. As

such

, these students are mentally prepared at the resumption of academic work and excels greatly.

For instance

, my sister took up a catering appointment at a bakery, where she is involved in the art of baking cakes, biscuits and bread. Ultimately, she is at an advantage, gaining both financially and obtaining a baking experience.

On the other hand

, students who decide on taking a break from academics may end up hanging around with bad friends in the neighbourhood.

As a result

, they get involved in vices

such

as smoking, drinking and theft.

This

costly decision may result in an ill health or loss of life.

For example

, a family friend, whose son decided on a year relaxation from school got involved with some cultist in his neighbourhood and lost his life during a shootout.

Hence

, a year off, prior to becoming an undergraduate can be disastrous. In conclusion, the character of the activities to be carried out by students who takes a leave from academic work prior to resumption of university study should be well guided by parents or tutors, as

this

decision could either be beneficial or deadly.