Taking a Gap Year Before University
A gap year is when someone decides to take a year off from studying to do something else, typically travelling. In recent years taking a gap year has become very popular especially before starting university. Young people will often spend a year living in a different country or travelling around the world experiencing different places and cultures. Most people consider a gap year to be a beneficial thing to do, but maybe there are in fact some drawbacks to taking such a long break from their studies.
Instructions:
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Conversation Questions
- Is it better for students to take a gap year before going to university?
- Did you take a gap year? If not, would you have liked to?
- What are the benefits of taking a gap year?
- What do you think is the best way to spend a gap year?
- What are the drawbacks of taking a gap year?
