Some school work or travel for a period of time instead of going directly to the university.what are the advantages and disadvantages?

Many students who finish

school

are uncertain about what to do next. It has been a new trend for many young people to take a short break to explore the world or to commence full-time work.

This

short paper will discuss the disadvantages and advantages of taking a break prior to commencing

university

and after finishing

school

. First of all, there are many advantages that an individual can take in a period of time off before going to

university

. Travelling can expand people's horizons and develop their identity even

further

have a better understanding of what they want in life and perhaps make a better decision when choosing an education and

as a result

of a career path.

For instance

, if an individual chooses to work sometime between

school

and

university

, it can ensure a stable financial position to be able to focus on studies

instead

of everyday financial worries. Same as travelling, a person can learn different interactions with people from other places and develop emotional skills.

On the other hand

, there are a few disadvantages that can come from taking a "gap year" between

school

and

university

. There can be a big financial burden

at the end

of the travelling journey

together with

a free lifestyle that can be destructive as there is no discipline to follow.

As a result

, it would be hard to come back from the hard reality of time management and a harsh study regime. In conclusion, there are lots of advantages and disadvantages to taking time off between finishing

school

and commencing

university

. Someone can learn from experience first-hand when travelling and working informally.

However

, debt and lack of routine can be detrimental to the person who is going to

University

. In the end,

this

is an individual choice based on life circumstances, age and ambitions.