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As a consequence of the development of our society nowadays, young people are becoming more and more independent and creative in their own lifestyle. One of the most popular trend of the young's today, which has been come up recently, is the "gap-year study", that means, students choose to spend one year on traveling or taking a job instead of direct enrolling in university. Obviously, everything has its both sides, my essay will concentrate on the advantages and disadvantages of this idea, including my own opinion.
Starting from a point in the advantages, after spending about more than 10 years at school, surrounded by many theories and abstract concepts , most of student might realize that they are lack of real knowledges, which actually help them in real life. Therefore, one year traveling or working could bring a huge benefit - a real experience and provide a short break to free their many years study pressure. Another good side could be considered is the contribution to society if they do some voluntary work, for example, helping the old-poor people in the countryside or participating in some saving-enviroment activitives.Last but not least, by taking a paid employment, they could also cover their university fee. Definitely, these real-life-training could help the student to become more confident, self-control in dealing with problems in their future.
On the other side, along with the benefits above, this idea has many drawbacks, whose consequences could be very dangerous to these young people's future. First, after one year without studying, they could lose their study habit and forget all things they learned before at school, absolutely, their academic skill would be oblivious. Hence, when getting back to university later, it is really hard to catch up others. One big negative effect of this idea, which could not be overlooked, is the cost of their trip if they choose to travel. Although it could gain lots of knowledge, it costs lots of money, so they have to think about how to have enough money to deal with it. Furthermore, the trouble they might face while traveling is an important point to consider as well, for instance, being robbed, sick or being lost. It might be risky if they travel alone, but sometimes it might be riskier if they choose the wrong partner on the way. Lastly, being addicted to the temporary job or traveling could lead to the distraction in their main duty - studying at the university, this consequence is the most important aspect that every young student need to consider before selecting what to do next.
In conclusion, according to the positive and negative effects mentioned above, I strongly state that the advantages could never dominate the other side. However, these choices are still a good option to consider, with many benefits and a bit more challenges, but they have to examine it carefully, have a strong perspective and design a clear future plan.