Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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In Asia, the majority of

students

start their degrees in the same

year

as finishing school or college. In western countries,

students

might take a

year

out before starting university. There are, from my perspective, two principal reasons why taking a gap

year

would be a good idea.

Students

might know better what major they exactly want to

study

. From 1968, people have to take 9-

year

compulsory education in Taiwan, which means all

students

will learn basic knowledge and

study

the same subjects

such

as mandarin, mathematics, or society. After finishing school,

students

will face the problem — which territory should they choose? Some

students

probably follow the way whose parents decide. Other

students

might feel confused about what kind of area of

study

should they select or will be suitable. Of course, it

also

depends on what score they got.

However

, in

this

situation, how if they select to take a

year

out before starting university? It would be a great idea to take a gap

year

to travel or gain work experience. Without pressure from school,

students

might enjoy their journey more, meet different people, experience different lifestyles or cultures. These feelings and experiences would inspire them to consider their future deeply and will make clear in discovering what kind of territory they want to gain more knowledge.

Moreover

students

will not waste time in the area of

study

in which they are not interested. Before starting university, people can find a job which they are interested in and gain some work experience. If they found out

that is

not suitable, they would still have chance and time to look for another area of job. These experiences will support them to choose more ideal and suitable areas of

study

for them. Overall, life is short, and taking a gap

year

benefits

students

to define their future. If the

year

is planned carefully, it will not be wasted.

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Introduction & conclusion present

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Accurate linking words

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