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‏Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

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There is no doubt that these days, education has become an integral element of our lives. Some
people
 prefer travelling or working for a short period before they enter university. In
this
 essay, I Discuss the negatives and positives in the following paragraphs and provide my point of view. ‏ In terms of advantages, a career has a positive impact on the lives of individuals before engaging in college. It is undeniable that most
people
 gain personal growth and development through work.
Furthermore
, work allows them to acquire practical experiences and knowledge.
In addition
, young individuals would be financially independent .
For instance
, in the restaurant sector can be observed most employees are young
people
, working in order to secure their needs and their families.
Therefore
,
people
 will be more aware of their responsibilities in future .
Besides
, Traveling can change the psychological state and allow for the renewal of energy. ‏
In contrast
, working
instead
 of directly getting into college could
also
 have some drawbacks as well.
First,
delayed entry into the job market because most career nowadays requires specific degree or qualifications .
Secondly
, the labour market is more competitive for those qualified and experienced than those without .
Moreover
, it would be difficult to return to education.
Last
 but not least, unlearned
people
 always have financial struggles in their lives. ‏
To sum up
, I do believe that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks because nowadays experiences and personal skills are important for applying to work.
In addition
 , working allows
people
 to be more responsible.
Therefore
,
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