Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university to travel or work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, some

students

after graduating from high school tend to have a

gap

year

before joining the

university

to do some jobs or explore new places.In my opinion,

while

this

trend may bring some drawbacks, I would argue they are overshadowed by the benefits. On the one hand, it can not be denied that

students

are easily distracted from their attention to go to

university

if they have a

year

off.

This

is because when teenagers take a break from their normal academia, they may lose interest in studying, leading to difficulty reintegrating into the learning environment.

Moreover

, in some cases, they are so absorbed in making money that they think going to college is not important and give up on it.

However

, a

gap

year

brings for

students

several benefits. First of all,

this

is a great opportunity for

students

to improve their shortcomings before entering

university

.

For example

, many

students

in high school just spend most of their time studying so they lack some soft skills

such

as

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taking care of themselves or managing money, which are very important for an independent life in

university

.

Therefore

, by spending a

year

off

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working or travelling, young people can have a chance to practice those skills.

Secondly

, a

gap

year

allows

students

to heighten their horizons. Visiting a new place and doing some voluntary work help

students

meet new people and new cultures so they will have a broader perspective on life and their future. In conclusion, despite some drawbacks related to entering

university

, taking a

gap

year

still brings

students

more benefits, which help them expand their knowledge and improve themselves.