The Right Choice | To take a gap year or not while at university? Experts decode | Education News,The Indian Express
A look at the pros and cons of taking a gap year and how it can be utilised.
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Typically, a student in India completes high school, takes an admission for an undergraduate degree, goes for a postgraduate degree, and starts a job. The routine can be taxing and might not provide enough work experience. However, taking a gap year during undergraduate study at university has traditionally been uncommon in the country.
Anukriti S, a communications and media officer at an International non-governmental organisation, opted to take a gap year (2016-2017) from her Sociology undergraduate degree at the University of Delhi. “I did my own reading, formed a perspective of the world, gained philosophies that I still stick by..It was good for my personal development,” she says.
But why is the practice rare? How can a gap year be used to enhance skills? Is it advisable? A breakdown:
Work Experience, additional clarity
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