It is becoming increasingly popular for people to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. Do the advantages of having a gap year outweigh its disadvantages?

After a long period of study, a wide range of students are interested in taking a

gap

year

embarking on higher education . In my opinion,

Gap

-

year

takers may gain great benefits from

this

trend.

However

,

the

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drawbacks should not be forgotten. Let’s take the advantages into consideration.

First

of all, having a

gap

year

is a good opportunity for students to cultivate some invaluable soft skills

such

as cultural exchanges, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. People should build and hone during the

gap

year

.

Also

, Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence are issues of primary concern when it comes to hiring and they make your resume look better.

Therefore

, the more you have, the more you stand out.

Secondly

, students can earn money during their

gap

year

. Setting aside a

year

to work is a great way to earn a little extra before they plunge into college. That money is not enough to pay for higher education but the money earned can help people manage things like housing, books, travel or even one or two

first

semester tuition.

Last

but not least, people can learn new things. Learning is not only around academic issues, but people can have the determination to master a foreign language

such

as English, bravely participate in an adventure sport, increase their skills or experiment with teaching.

On the other hand

,

This

trend has some far-reaching negative effects that need to be seriously considered.

To begin

with, students may find it difficult to regain study habits, focus heavily on formal education and get used to academic knowledge after a

year

off school. When they return to school, they may fall behind in comparison to others and may experience acute stress from peer pressure. Gradually they may deviate from their studies and become dropouts.

Furthermore

, life out of the university campus is full of social evils and bad grown-ups.

As a result

, these innocent students may be tempted into illegal activities

such

as drug abuse, or even prostitution. In conclusion, I believe that young people can take their life in their own hands.

However

, they should be wise and conscious enough to make the right choice whether or not they should take a

gap

year

after high school graduation.