Taking Gap Year

Hello,

Today I would like to ask your opinion about taking a gap year. In our school there is a course that you can enter university in fall term and take all the classes in English. Do you think it’s a good system? I think most student who takes this course would probably go abroad during the period. I would like to list up the pros and cons.

 

Pros

•The experiences you gain can make you better prepared for university, both academically and socially

•It’s probably the longest 'holiday' you will ever get in your life•You can use some or all of the time to earn money for university, taking the pressure of your finances

•You can learn new skills

•Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help people

 

Cons

•If you want to travel it could be expensive.

•It’s risky.

•You may be behind you friends who go to university.

•If you don’t plan, you may end up spending your gap doing nothing.

 

Well what do you think about it?