Some students take a year off between school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

It is true these days that many high

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leavers choose to start their work or take a trip before going to

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. While a gap

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can bring some immediate drawbacks, I am convinced that it is more likely to have long-term benefits for their lives. On the one hand, young students are very likely to encounter several difficulties when delaying their

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study. One of these problems is the delay in academic progress caused by spending one

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. It is understandably almost impossible for young people to enjoy their experiences in doing a job or travelling to a new place but still arrange a certain amount of time for revision.

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, gap-

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takers may have to face the challenge of becoming familiar with the knowledge at

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again, receiving more pressure of catching up with their peers.

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, the life out of

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campus may prove to be mentally and physically overwhelming for inexperienced

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leavers. They,

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, may be at risk of being exploited in an exhausting job or face potential dangers on their trips to a new country. If

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possible obstacles, young high

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graduates can suffer from unintended consequences.

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, I would argue that these disadvantages are outweighed by the positive effects. A gap

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is an ideal opportunity for students to learn about what is not taught at

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. Working with other people who are experts in a particular field can give these newcomers not only

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valuable practical lessons to help them become more mature. When it comes to applying for a position in a company, employers tend to favourably consider applicants who possess extensive experience in life and the occupation.

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, in terms of recreation, having a

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to relax can be advantageous as students can have a chance to relieve stress in

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. With a comfortable and willing attitude, undergraduates can acquire knowledge more effectively in comparison with those who go to

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. In conclusion, despite some negative aspects, it seems to me that the benefits of a gap

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are more significant for the reasons mentioned.