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Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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There are a host of milestones in our lives, which can determine the path to success. After graduating high school, everyone experiences the most important turning points and choices in life. Some people believe that many
students
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 have the tendency to defer university enrollment to go abroad or to work. In my opinion,
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 there are several harms to
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 argue that the positive effects of
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 can spend one year before attending university progress to travel and immerse themself in an alien culture, which they can enrich
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 experiences and broaden their horizon. After each journey, individuals gain more knowledge
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, it creates an opportunity for
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 to be able to hone their practical skills in real contexts, which can be necessary for them in
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 future occupation.
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, some gap-year takers travel abroad and they have to adapt to their independent lives
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 learn a new language. The other reason to be considered is that most high schools provide inadequate career guidances which cause confusion for
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 after completing the academic program.
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, having a year-long break can be conducive to one to explore their potential
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 their passion. They can attend
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labour market or vocational training courses to identify a suitable career path. In conclusion,
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 delaying tertiary education for one year can take a toll on the educational progress of
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 would argue that the disadvantages pale in comparison with the benefits of
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • gap year
  • real-world experience
  • personal growth
  • maturity
  • practical skills
  • CVs
  • future employment opportunities
  • broadening their horizons
  • cultural awareness
  • career goals
  • academic interests
  • academic momentum
  • rigors of study
  • financial strain
  • income source
  • personal development
  • achievements
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