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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. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

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There is a tradition in some countries that
students
 are appealed to work or travel for a long time after accomplishing high school in order for accumulating social
experience
 and expanding their horizons. Personally, I completely agree with
this
 idea because its advantages obviously outweigh the disadvantages.
First
 of all, we have to recognize that
this
 special
experience
 is valuable and encourages
students
 to understand the meaning of living and clarify their aims, which is beneficial for them to start their college life. In these countries,
students
 are allowed to find what they prefer and whom they want to be during a period of travelling and working. These activities provide some opportunities and the young people are able to study social skills and knowledge which is hard to learn on campus. Taking travelling as an example, teenagers can communicate with some travellers and realize different ideas and considerations, which enriches their thoughts.
Besides
, if young people choose a job before entering university, they can earn an amount of money which can be used to pay for their educational expenses and
thus
 reduce the family's pressure on finance. Of course, there are
also
 some drawbacks underlying
this
 tradition. The primary issue is that
students
 would spend one year or more tackling unfamiliar things, which might enhance their pressure on both physical and mental aspects. In a working position, they are required to accurately and effectively finish assigned tasks.
However
,
this
 requirement is relatively difficult for teenagers who have less working
experience
 and skills. If they are under high pressure for a long time, it is not beneficial to their growth. In conclusion, young people benefit from the
experience
 of working or travelling when they choose to do
this
 after they graduate from high school.
Although
 some issues exist, they still learn more important skills and knowledge.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Gap year
  • Real-world experience
  • Soft skills
  • Independence
  • Maturity
  • Cultural understanding
  • Career path
  • Dropout rates
  • Financial cushion
  • Student loans
  • Academic momentum
  • Peer pressure
  • Isolation
  • Inactivity
  • Future prospects
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