It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Having a

gap

year

after completion of school is becoming more popular before joining a university. A

year

off is beneficial to prepare for any competitive exams and to pursue hobbies but there are

also

drawbacks to be taken into account.

Firstly

, one benefit of taking a

year

off is that

students

can prepare for an entrance or a competitive exam.

This

also

helps them to get into top-tier universities which can lead to a bright future.

Secondly

, taking some time to decide on the right subjects is critical because in

this

gap

year

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students

can decide in which fields they have an interest by exploring the outside world. Many youngsters,

for instance

, try to study some short-term courses before enrolling into a full three or

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year

degree as

this

makes them sure about their interests.

Thirdly

,

students

can pursue hobbies and convert a hobby into a side hustle. A

gap

year

can benefit in pursuing a hobby full time which may become the main source of income or side hustle for them.

This

money can be used as funding for their higher studies.

On the other hand

, one problem when youngsters take a

gap

year

is that they may feel left out and

hence

they may feel depressed.

For example

, when peers from their school get into universities

students

may feel that they are not doing anything productive which can create anxiety. Another possible issue is that

students

lose passion in studying after a

gap

in studies. Studying continuously is important for maintaining the interest and habit to study. As education is key to a successful future. In conclusion,

while

youngsters can benefit from a

gap

period, it can

also

lead to feeling left out and losing enthusiasm for studying.