Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others disagree strongly. Consider both sides of this debate and present your opinion?
The gap year in the universities although popular, always
attracts controversies; many failed to see any visible benefits. Both the
supporters and critics present their point of views in this topical issue.
On the one hand, the once who lobby for a gap year assert that the advantages
derived out of this gap year it's disadvantages. Students during a year break
tend to acquire several skills interms of their professional and personal
realms. Where at professional level the young learners get a chance to
independently explore their domains and learn about their natural inclinations
towards a trade which they may join after completing their academic pursuits at
the personal level they learn about managing their time efficiently and working
and coordinating with others
On the contrary, a break of an year during studies can act
as a distraction for the students. After travelling to different places and
experiencing an unprecedented freedom, students find it hard to adjust in the
study environment at the varsity, which requires students to stay disciplined.
Moreover, it has been seen many pupils take up employment during the study
breaks which makes taking up studies
unattractive ideas.
Similarly, the critics of this arrangement point out
at several shortfalls as per them, this whole exercise can prove to be an expensive affair. During the gap year,
university students often travel to other cities and even other countries where
they incur a huge expense for accommodation, travelling and living. This
expenditure adds up to an already
expensive university program which poses an undue pressure on the parents.