When it comes to whether to take a gap year break, the answer is always debatable. Considering that the gap year can significantly cultivate students' intrinsic interests, it is reasonable and beneficial to take one.

As Andrew asserts, the gap year plays a pivotal role in letting people develop their learning goals, paving the way for the next academic stages. Therefore, with such consensus in mind, students are allowed to ensure their inner preference and further foster knowledge and practical skills. Take my own experience for example, when I was a college student, I went to a scientific expedition with my uncle, who was an outstanding biologist. During that time period, I deeply found that insect observation was my authentic interest because I was so inspired by the trip, observing everything from reproductive frequencies to living habitats. As a result, I considered it as my lifelong calling. No sooner had I gotten back to school than I changed my major. Moreover, I made a commitment that I must be a biologist in the future. Eventually, it is obvious that the gap year helped me discover my true interests, kindling my learning enthusiasm and channeling my direction in the right way.

Although Claire mentions expenditure, which I partially agree with, she overlooks the fact that this is manageable by financial assistance programs provided by the governments or private sectors, making it easier to explore one's dream. Consequently, all students have the equitable opportunities to dig their inner world.