In some coutries 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 this.

In some countries, it is recommended to students

to

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travel for a

year

between graduating high school and commencing university.

This

essay will explore the benefits and drawbacks of

this

. Travelling an entire

year

at

such

young age can be a very rewarding experience

that is

very unlikely to repeat in a later stage of their lives because of the time that a career and a job will demand from them.

Additionally

, they have earned it because they have made their

first

great academic accomplishment. During their trip, they will be able to experience different cultures and places which can be very helpful.

For example

, many people have changed their career choice during their travel thanks to a recommendation of someone they met in another country or because they got interested in something they did not know before.

On the other hand

, starting college a

year

later has some disadvantages.

Firstly

, they will be a

year

behind those that started university right away.

This

does not seem much, but in a very competitive world, it can make a difference.

For instance

, if a company has to choose between 2 people with the same degree but one younger than the other they will choose the former.

Secondly

, it can be difficult to start university after a

year

without any challenging intellectual activity.

This

can affect the student's performance in their

first

year

. To sum up, travelling during a

year

after high school can be a unique experience that can help the traveller but it can

also

have negative consequences in their future academic and laboral life.