It is quite common these days for young people in many countries from
The expertise of a teacher
different individuals
mimicked by a computer
sophisticated its software
acquisition of knowledge
open minded
studying after graduating from high school.
who have the money to travel, but is poorer students who choose to work and become economically independent for a period of time.
The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a young adult who passes directly from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living or traveling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. They tend to be more independent, which is a very important factor in academic study and research, as well as giving them an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.
However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young adults may end up never returning to their studies or finding it difficult to readapt to an academic environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is less likely today, when academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career.
My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is the best way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their lives
This trend is not restricted to
to have a break
rich students
also evident among and why. Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective and motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this.
It is quite common these days for
young
people
in
many
countries from
The expertise of a teacher
different
individuals
mimicked by a computer
sophisticated its software
acquisition of knowledge
open minded
studying
after graduating from high school.
who
have the money to travel,
but
is poorer students who choose to work and become
economically
independent for a period of time.
The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a
young
adult who passes
directly
from school to university is
rather
restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent
some
time earning a living or traveling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. They tend to be more independent, which is a
very
important
factor in academic study and research,
as well
as giving them an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.
However
, there are
certainly
dangers
in taking time off at that
important
age.
Young
adults may
end
up never returning to their studies or finding it difficult to
readapt
to an academic environment. They may
think
that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something completely
different
from a university course.
But
overall
, I
think
this is less likely
today
, when academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career.
My view is that
young
people
should
be encouraged
to broaden their horizons.
That is
the best way for them to
get
a
clear
perspective of what they are hoping to do with their
lives
This trend is not restricted
to
to
have a
break
rich
students
also
evident among and why. Students with such a perspective are
usually
the most effective and motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this.