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 decide to do this .
Young individuals in some nations are edged to take a gap year before they enrol into university for tertiary education.
However
, taking a break from school can be beneficial for one's personal development but can Linking Words
also
have some drawbacks.
On the one hand, working or travelling for a year just after completing high school has some advantages especially if it is well-planned. Linking Words
Firstly
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this
is good for young adults for they will be able to rediscover themselves and develop their interpersonal skills Linking Words
such
as communication, resilience, flexibility and teamwork. To illustrate, most gap years involve travelling to unfamiliar places or countries where they will be exposed to different environments which will require them to adapt quickly to survive. Linking Words
Secondly
, exposure to work environments is helpful in boosting their resume in the future when they seek employment. Linking Words
Therefore
, taking a small break could be beneficial for these youngsters.
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On the other hand
, there are obvious disadvantages to taking a halt to studies. One evident disadvantage is that some of them might never want to come back to learn in the classroom anymore Linking Words
due to
failure to transition from their break properly. In some ,cases some might have been caught up in unruly behaviour Linking Words
such
as drugs, crime or even pregnancy. Linking Words
For example
, there has been a growing trend of girls falling pregnant during gap years in most African countries. Another drawback is the financial implications brought about by Linking Words
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practice. These expeditions can be costly for they need the youths to travel, book hotels, games and Linking Words
also
food to eat Linking Words
as well as
healthcare expenses in case they fall sick.
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while
there are plus points to breaking from school for a year, it can result in a loss of interest in education or very huge and unnecessary expenses to the parents.Linking Words
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