In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this

Depending upon the requirement of students, the

education

system varies from country to country. Some countries prefer that after finishing high school, students should either

work

or

travel

for a

year

before joining university studies while others simply continue without a

gap

year

.

This

gap

year

system has its own merits and demerits which I will be discussing in the essay in

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First

, let us discuss

about

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the merits for the young people who take a

gap

year

. I believe that

this

will give enough time to students to explore their areas of interest so that they can

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themselves in University

education

in a subject which they are passionate about.

Secondly

, if these students choose for international

travel

,

then

they will get a chance to learn about the different culture in the world. They will learn about new things which help them become more mature persons in their life.

Thirdly

, those students, who will opt for

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work

, will get a chance to earn money and save it for their University studies as

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higher

education

is very expensive in some countries. Despite all the positives associated, in my opinion, there are some demerits as well,

one

of the biggest

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is that

travel

is not affordable for many students especially from

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oor economic background.

Also

,

instead

of a

gap

year

,

one

can continue higher studies, and later on

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his/her carrier can go for a break when

one

has saved enough fund. You will be able to enjoy your

travel

more

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as there will be no financial constraints.

Moreover

, if

one

prefers to join a job, the quality of

work

you will get won’t be at par of your expectations. Many students end up working in a restaurant or taking up a menial job. That

work

experience may not add any value to

one

’s resume. In the light of

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bove arguments, it is up to the students how they want to pursue their

education

. Some want to take a

gap

and relax, while

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would prefer to

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university

education

. They should consider the merits and demerits before opting for any of the

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.

However

, I would opt for a

year

gap

, given the edge

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I will get in finding my area of interest