More students should consider taking a year off to travel independently after graduating from high school.
(1) ............................... why taking a gap year is highly recommended is that it provides a valuable opportunity for young people to develop themselves and become more well-rounded. (2) ............................... many people who have taken a gap year report that the experience made them feel more independent and confident because travelling forced them to be more self reliant. They also found that experiencing different cultures and meeting people from diverse backgrounds made them more open minded and tolerant. (3) ............................... students, who have taken a gap year, in many cases, enter university more motivated and focused. This is because taking a year off between high school and university provides a good opportunity for students who may feel burnt out from the demanding process of university entrance preparation to unwind and rejuvenate. (4) ............................... for not going straight from high school to university is it can make a good impression on future employers. (5) ............................... companies are increasingly seeking staff that have cultural awareness, can work independently, and show initiative, which are qualities independent travel develops. (6) ............................... rather than jumping straight into university after high school, young people should contemplate taking a gap year.
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