With the increasing number of college students, more and more students get confused in their gap year. Some people think that it is helpful to work or travel while others believe study should always be the first place at nay periods of time, students should stay at home to prepare for their university study.
There are several points that I agree with the opinion which students should work and travel. After four year’s hard work it is important for students to relax their tense nerve. While students are working, they can gain working experience which will be really helpful to future employments. The work can let the students to meet different types of people in the society and help them to learn different skills. Among these skills, the most important one is social skill, this may help you to widen your social circle and prepare yourselves to future works. During the working process, students will get their own salary which is a milestone in their life to show the first time they are financially independent. For traveling, it can mound their taste and let them to get to know different culture which will widen their horizon. It’s meaningful for both physical and psychological aspects.
On the other hand, the gap year can be helpless as well. After a long period of time not study, the students will forget much academic knowledge and there will be a loss of motivation, some students will even be weary of studying.
In conclusion, there is a huge value to work and travel in the gap year but not for the whole holiday. Students should also study while having fun.
