English Presentation

Gap Year
It is usually a constructive 12-month break taken from
study or work in order for the individual to pursue other
interests, generally markedly different from their regular
life or line of work.
(The term “gap year” is more commonly applied to
students who take a year away from their regular studies,
usually between high school and college. Some students
may instead take a gap year before starting the last stage
of their secondary education , or even after graduating
from university, to better prepare themselves for entering
the workforce. As such, a gap year can be any break taken
between life stages, whether that is between school and
university, work, or when changing careers or going into
retirement later on in life.

CURIOSITYS: Other common names for a gap year are:

pathway, prep-year, leap year, defer year, bridge-year,
drop year, year out, year off, overseas experience (OE) or
foundation year. The name you use will depend on what
you intend to do during your gap year, what country
you’re in.

Advantages:
Gain relevant work experience and key skills: Working
during your defer year means you’ll gain plenty of
experience, skills and knowledge, which can be highly
valuable when applying for jobs later on.
Financial preparation: Having a gap year can help you to
earn money from part time or some primary jobs. It also
gives time to prepare for scholarships and make your
course affordable.
Time for pursue passion: Taking a year gap can give you
time to understand your skills and passion. You can spend
your time pursuing interest and hobbies that are often
neglected while you study. In the meantime, you can
discover that you can build your career in a totally
different path.
Give you life experience: A gap year give you a true
potential to learn more important life lessons than
reading the books. For example, if you decided to travel
to some places, you will explore and gain knowledge how
to adjust in a new place. Undoubtedly, this experience
will help you to fit in the university or in a group so easily.
Disadvantages:

 You’ll be a year behind everyone who graduated

high school/secondary school with you, if they didn’t
take a year off themselves.
 It can cost a lot of money to organize and realize.
  You might find your break too
interesting/distracting, and end up not wanting to go
back into formal education.
 Your study skills may have diminished, losing the
acceleration for study and making it harder for you
to adjust to life in education.
Conclusion:

Most of us consider taking a gap year as a risk but if you

are ready and capable for intruding your skills and value
your time. Then you can change this risky time into most
effective and efficient phase.