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Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Taking a short break before starting higher
education
 has become popular nowadays among young people. While some travel around the world during
this
 break, some enter into
work
 life for their own reason.
Although
 it will stretch the duration of
students
' educational journey, they will get very previous knowledge and
experience
 during
this
 period.
Students
 will lose a few years if they do not immediately enter into tertiary
education
 after their O levels. Even though it may be unnoticeable at
first
, they will start to see the difference when they meet their high school friends from the same cohort. They could get the feeling of being behind others or even regret when they talk to their friends who are already earning a stable income and have their own families. My high school friend could not immediately start her degree
study
 because she had to
work
 to support her family, and
also
 to save for her university
study
.
As a result
, she was still a sophomore in the year I graduated.
On the other hand
, having a break before entering into higher
education
 could actually benefit the
students
 very well, as long as they are not wasting time during it. Some youngsters go backpacking trips to explore the world. Though it may seem like they are just wasting time and money, they are actually getting the
experience
 and knowledge from
the
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people who have different cultural backgrounds. Some people
work
 during
this
 break which gives them the
work
experience
 which is very much sought after by the employers.
Additionally
, the
experience
 and knowledge gathered during the
study
 break help them in finding out what they want to be and what they have to do in order to achieve their dreams. In conclusion, even though working or travelling before starting tertiary
education
 could delay the
study
 life of
students
, they gain the most during
this
 period which could help them make decisions, not only in their higher
education
study
 but
also
 throughout their lives.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • gap year
  • self-discovery
  • character-building
  • enhanced
  • independence
  • adaptability
  • interpersonal skills
  • open-mindedness
  • global perspective
  • delayed
  • employment prospects
  • financial burden
  • educational attainment
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