Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages ?

It is commonly preferred for young individuals to decide to

pospone

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their entrance to

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for a one

year

period, in order

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them to have time to

work

or travel abroad.

This

can have both positive and negative consequences.

However

, I believe its pros outweigh its cons. During school, students may not have

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enough time to gain practical experiences.

Therefore

, some pupils may decide to have a

year

gap to

work

in different fields.

This

is known to widen their horizons and improve their social skills particularly if they had the chance to

work

in their field of

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.

For instance

, it is preferred for hiring companies to choose a candidate who was exposed to

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experiences other than

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knowledge only.

Furthermore

, earning money at a young age

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would allow them to support themselves financially.

As a result

,

this

can help them to have a better

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independent

life.

Moreover

, most juveniles did not

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a chance to enjoy their time during their educational period.

Hence

, spending a

year

travelling abroad,

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sports, or relaxing is important for their mental health.

On the contrary

,

this

may have some disadvantages on their lives.

To begin

with, it is undeniable that these students will graduate at an older age, in comparison with their peers.

This

year

gap ,unless used properly, can negatively affect their C.V. when applying for a competitive job in the future.

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Secondly

, students at

this

young age commonly can not afford the expensive prices of travelling. As

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parents are usually their financial supporters,

this

may increase the burden on them.

For example

,

this

gap

year

expenses may tremendously exceed what a regular educational

year

at their school or university may cost. In conclusion, pupils having

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one

year

off before going to college ,either to

work

or travel, can have merits and demerits. In my

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its advantages outweigh the disadvantages, as it may increase their practical experience, improve their mental health and allow them to reach monetary independence.

In contrast

, it may delay their graduation and increase the financial burden on their parents.