Question: what are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year?
Answer: Advantage: It'll make your CV look pretty snazzy., Disadvantage: You'll be a year behind., Advantage: You'll meet new people., Disadvantage: You'll be homesick., Advantage: You'll have tons of stories., Disadvantage: It's a risk., Advantage: It's a long escape from the daily grind., Disadvantage: It can be expensive.