Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others disagree strongly. Consider both sides of this debate and present your own pinion.

A growing number of youngsters are being encouraged to postpone higher

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and not attend immediately to

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after high school graduation.

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there are some valid arguments to the contrary, I believe the advantages of taking a

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off in terms of self-recognition and saving money far outweigh its drawbacks. First of all, some people justifiably argue that one can derive enormous benefits from devoting the

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between college and

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to self-exploration, working and, in turn, learning how to live independently. Regarding self-awareness, a

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can provide time for self-awareness and personal development, allowing

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to discover their interests and passions before committing to a

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program. A

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benefit is they can earn money to fund their future

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.

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tuition has been on the rise, and

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it creates difficulties for

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who seek higher

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, making them deprived of access to quality

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.

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, applying for a place at a

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at a later stage,

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working, can be beneficial.

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, they are those subscribing to the view that a

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is of paramount importance and on no account should it postpone to the later stages of one's life. Despite earning money and gaining experience, pupils might delay pupils career goals in that

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would delay their graduation and postpone their career goals.

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, a number of prestigious universities are reluctant to accept

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who have

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studies. As

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, high school graduates will be likely to lose the chance to study in those excellent institutions. Another potential drawback can be, one's motivation to pursue academic

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might diminish as they might become too comfortable in their job or lifestyle.

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, I believe these arguments are not compelling, since a decent career, nowadays, requires an academic degree, and universities are increasingly willing to choose

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who have work experience and are

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able to fund themselves. In conclusion,

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postponing

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enrollment might seem disadvantageous at

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high school graduates can benefit far more from taking a

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before committing to a

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program.