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 so

In recent years, more and more adolescence have decided to take a

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between completing high school education and entering universities - to work or travel in an attempt to gain more

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experience. While I accept the idea that it helps people broaden their knowledge as well as improve their like the rescues never should we overlook the drawbacks of taking a

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. Among the benefits of taking a

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, probably the

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to enhance their

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skills.

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are often spoiled by parents and maids so they take everything for granted and expect everything to be handed to them on a silver platter. In foreign countries, these

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must learn how to take care of themselves - be it washing clothes, cooking dishes or doing chores. Essential

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skills will in turn be developed. Another benefit that we should not overlook is that

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can broaden their horizons. As foreign

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can be diametrically opposed to the

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' hometowns, their horizons will be broadened and their minds will be opened.

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can learn how to appreciate and embrace different cultures

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of being stubborn and insist that their own

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is the best. Every

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has its own unique characteristics which are irreplaceable and we should learn to appreciate cultural diversity as it enriches our spiritual quality of

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. Despite the benefits, travelling before starting a new degree in a university can make student forget their academic knowledge. An example is that mathematics involves many formulas and complicated calculations and

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can easily forget the academic knowledge and skills without practising on a regular basis.

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,

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who take a

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to travel or work are likely to encounter difficulties in readapting to an academic environment again. Another potential disadvantage is that as

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have impressionable minds, they are susceptible to peer pressure. They will resort to doing anything - be it drinking or abusing drugs, in a bid to gain peer recognition.

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undesirable consequence is exacerbated by the fact that

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proper parental guidance when they study in foreign countries.

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with little self-restraint may even attempt juvenile delinquency, which is incontrovertibly detrimental to their development. Judging from

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, travelling after finishing high school and before entering university studies is beneficial even though there are many disadvantages.