In some countries young people are encouraged to work or tavel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.

Many young

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around the world take a

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off between finishing high school and beginning

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to travel.

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can have many advantages for young

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as gaining real-life experience, it can

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mean falling a

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behind academically. In

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essay, I will discuss what I consider to be the benefits and drawbacks of taking a

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year

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.

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with, taking a

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year

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after graduating high school can be beneficial before embarking on

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studies. Whether it be to travel or work,

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would allow young

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to become independent and learn more about themselves and their career choices.

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, travelling allows young

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to grow through experiencing and overcoming challenges. Work experience provides real-life skills that will help with the theoretical knowledge they will gain in the

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. Even if the job is unrelated to future aspirations, learning how to deal with customers, cooperate with colleagues and take on responsibilities are all valuable tools for any student and worker.

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, for every positive, there is a negative. One flip side of taking a

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year

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is being a

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behind academically.

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means starting one's

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program a

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later and

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graduating a

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later than one's peers.

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, there might be some financial drawbacks, some scholarships,

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, do not allow students to defer, so the decision to take a

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year

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might be at the loss of a grant, which may mean long-term debt. In conclusion,

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taking a

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off can bring about significant financial and personal benefits, despite the potential problems in terms of academic progress. As long as the individual is aware of their future direction, a

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year

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can be an extremely rewarding experience.