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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 decided to do this.

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Having a year after secondary school to
work
 or
travel
 has become a popular trend in many nations. While there are both benefits and drawbacks of that, I believe that
this
 is far more advantageous. In my opinion, there is one main disadvantage of deciding to
work
 or
travel
 before
University
. Many young people may enjoy travelling too much which makes them reluctant to pursue their studies.
For example
, Melika is an Iranian girl who decided to
travel
 to foreign countries After High school but now she has decided to stay in Peru for a long time and
work
 rather than go to
university
.
Therefore
,
although
 these young people would benefit from new and challenging experiences, the risk of leaving
university
 is inevitable.
On the other hand
, there are many advantages of
this
 trend.
Firstly
, young people who decided to do
this
 would gain valuable experiences either social or professional.
Moreover
,
this
 one year could be the best opportunity to make connections with others which may be helpful in their future life.
For instance
, they would get acquainted with a person who can hire them after graduation.
Secondly
, they are likely to become more independent in
this
 way which
also
 leads them to learn different skills
such
 as financial management.
Finally
, there is a chance for those who still do not know what their goal is, to find out about it. In conclusion, deciding to
work
 or
travel
 for a year before attending
University
 would be both beneficial and disadvantageous.
However
, I think the potential benefits outweigh the possible harms.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Cultural immersion
  • Life experience
  • Work ethic
  • Career readiness
  • Self-discovery
  • Delayed gratification
  • Intellectual stagnation
  • Financial implications
  • Social dynamics
  • Academic trajectory
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