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.
It is quite common in some countries that after high school graduation, youngsters spend one year working or travelling before they go to university. This phenomenon is often at the centre of discussion. In this essay, I will explore both advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
One of the reasons for doing this is that it broadens young people’s horizons. Those who choose to work or travel will gain more life experience, thus forming a more mature attitude towards world and society than those who pass directly from high school to university. Also, spending time travelling means that y...
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