In some developed countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year at the end of high school and before starting university.

In most of the advanced nations, individuals are motivated to take a gap-

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from regular studies, usually between secondary and tertiary education in order to gain personal and professional experience. I believe,

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a

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out will certainly aid developing intellectually and gain new life skills, it is worth considering that there are

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risks one might encounter

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as, finding break interesting and distracting

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left behind their peer fellows. One of the positive significance of having

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-off

traveling

the act of going from one place to another

travelling

before starting university can foster

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improved

and gaining new life skills.

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can be anything from acquiring to becoming fluent in a foreign language or learning how to teach a foreign language. Another benefit of a

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break is that it can help you feel fresh, energized, and to better understand the competitive work environment.

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prospective students can

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take a

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-off if they fail to achieve

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the grades

needed to

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register formally as a participant or member

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in their chosen university.

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instance, many institutions report, students who take a

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-gap come back with a mature attitude to independence and education in general

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also are more successful

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are also more successful

in their university studies than those who come straight away from schools.

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a

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break can be beneficial provided that it is productive and meaningful.

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, many students who take a

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off to travel or work are vulnerable to risks, including that they might find their break too interesting and distracting, inevitably ending up not wanting to go back into formal education. According to the American Gap Association, 70 percent of students never return to academia after gapping.

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, promoting

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can be fruitful, if we keep an eye on these shortcomings. To conclude, opting for having

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-break is an important decision as it may have a long term impact on students' lives. So

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students who are considering it must be clear of its repercussions and achievements before taking off.