In some countries it is common for students leaving school to do a gap year in which they travel, do voluntary work, or do a job before going on to higher education. Although this may benefit students in a number of ways, it also has a number of disadvant

Students obtain many activities after finishing their study before attending the next level education. In Indonesia, students get part-time jobs and voluntaries works in the middle of the year. Although some people believe it will gives vast number of disadvantages, I would argue there are some benefits to consider.

Firstly, leaving school in the middle academic program will obtain negative sides. When they stop a routine-schedule of study, they will lose their concentration in the beginning program. With only a few preparation times, they will acquire a low academic achievement. In addition, ex-students who take frequent voluntaries works, mostly did not want to continue their study again. Many of them get failures when they do entrance exams in university.

On the other hand, the students can obtain new experiences when they are travelling to interesting places. When they become a backpacker, it awards them world knowledge horizon in cultural differences. They also want to relax and enjoy many tourism spot which they have not seen previously. Then, it can build sociable and awareness skill when they involve in voluntary and charity programs. When people decide to be a worker, they can earn money and find international networking. They can provide basic needs -financial, foods, and life style- by their selves.

In my opinion, if we are getting involves in voluntary work, we can meet up with many inspiring person. The sharing network will build an unpredictable story of how beautiful life is. In addition, by internship we can combine theory and practical knowledge.

In conclusion, travelling and working will give benefits and drawbacks. It is a must for student to arrange time wisely when they spend holiday in the middle academic programs.