10 July 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

10 July 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

Q. Some high school leavers tend to travel or work for a while before going to university directly. What do you think are the advantages more than disadvantages?

A gap year is the year after high school graduation when a student takes time to explore their interests, which usually entails travel or work. After the end of the academic year, the student begins his career. It has both pros and cons, which I will discuss in this essay.

There are innumerable benefits to taking a year off. First, a student can explore their interests before choosing a major. Only after graduating from high school does a student know what his real interests are. A year off gives him time for introspection, and he can also find something he never thought about studying before. Second, he can save money to fund his education and ease the burden of his parents. Higher education is very expensive and some parents cannot afford the full cost of university tuition.

In addition, during this year, the student gets to know different people and get to know different cultures. As a result, his personality develops and he learns about the outside world. Finally, a well-planned academic year attracts some admissions faculty and prospective employers. For example, a student may add to their resume an activity from the past year when they apply to university or any job after completing their education. This is well received by the admissions committee and some job providers.

As every garden has weeds, so the intervening year has a downside. It can be difficult for a student to return to academics. A year is a long time, and when the pace of attending classes, doing homework, etc. is lost, the student may not want to study again. Second, if he starts earning enough, education may seem unimportant. Finally, if the student does not plan it properly, it can end up in a wasted year.

To sum up, I pen down saying that there are many benefits to an interim year if it is well planned.

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