In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

“Gap year” is a popular trend through high school graduates. They are encouraged to have one year for free between the end of high school and the beginning of further studying. Some people think that it’s good to gap while others think it has bad effect.

Having a gap year is a good way to relax. Many students have high pressure at high school. It is not good for them to continue studying. It’s also a good period for students to think about their life goal. Not everyone fits in further research. Through this period, the younger can try various work and know themselves better. They can determine which way they really want to go. If they decide to go to university,this year is also a good stint for preparation. Students can use this stint to read as many books as they can. This preparation helps them do better job in university.

However,choosing to gap a year has many advantages. A growing body of research suggest that having a year relaxed makes negative effect on friendships. Different age makes it harder to having friends.Students without many friends means their university life may be alone. Besides, students also find it’s more difficult to get a offer from university in the next year. The competition become more and more competitive with the time passing. That’s why many high school graduates are unwilling to gap a year.

In conclusion, having a year for working or traveling helps students think better about themselves and they can make better goals for their life. In contrast, the cost of this action are loneliness and less chance.