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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

#year #school #university
There are two different types of
students
 nowadays in schools and colleges. The first ones are those
students
, who are hardworking, punctual, and inquisitive from the start of their education. They always excel in their academic exams and
studies
.
Whereas
, the second type of
students
 are the ones who don't pay attention to their
studies
. They always find a way to neglect their study by being absent frequently in
the
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school and being reluctant.
Eventually
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 those
students
 fail to get good grades, fail to perform in their study period and suffer. The first type of
students
 have a determined attitude towards facing the hurdles in their
studies
. They overcome the hurdles and get used to achieving success.
As a result
, they become good academically.
Therefore
, these
studedo
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students do
 not” get a year off after completing school. They proceed to the
university
admission
 process keeping in mind the best universities available. Resulting in a timely completed degree.
On the other
hand
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 the
students
 who are less strong academically, tend to get
admission
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university
 a year or two later compared to the intelligent
students
. The main reason behind
this
 gap of
studies
 is that they prepare for the exams in which they performed terribly or not
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.
Hence
, they reattempt the exams in order to
get
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 eligible
to
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 the requirements of the
university
 for
admission
. In conclusion, my opinion is that every student should perform competently in
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 and “not” get a year off after school. The preparation to get good grades should be executed from day one.
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admission
in
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university
 should not be delayed in order to achieve fascinating success in practical life and get on a pathway of success.
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  • gap year
  • work experience
  • internships
  • traveling
  • life experiences
  • personal development
  • independent
  • self-reliant
  • educational progress
  • graduation timeline
  • financial burden
  • academic momentum
  • structured academic environment
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