The question of a gap year is intensively discussed among the youngsters and high school students.
Some of them would like to spend one year before the university by working or travelling, while others intend to start the university straight after the school.
This essay will consider some pros and cons of a gap year in order to alleviate the solution of this controversial question.
It is undoubtedly that one “study-free” year before the university allows students to have a rest and just relax after 12 years of school.
Moreover, the youngsters who decide to work gain a priceless work experience.
Whereas, those who choose to travel obtain an opportunity to explore new countries with its culture and history.
On the other hand, it is hard both physically and emotionally to fit into studying condition after a year of complete rest.
The students who don`t study for a long period lose their studying abilities and skills.
In addition, if someone has a gap year, he or she loses one-year time and graduates the university a year later than his or her peer groups.
Not to mention that a year of work frequently changes the youngsters` mind and they refuse to continue their education afterward.
In conclusion, I would say that having a gap year after school has its benefits and drawbacks and it is up to everybody to decide whether you take a gap year or not.
Personally, I would prefer to spend a year by travelling between finishing the university and starting work.
November 2014
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