Many students are spending their time by doing work or traveling before going to their university. I firmly believe that it has more advantages than its drawbacks.
There are significant reasons why many people spends time doing work before going to their educational institutes. The primary reason is that, they goes through some financial difficulties during their university life. By working part-time they can bring some financial stability in their life. Thereby, focus on studies instead of thinking about money all the time. Some might argue that they are doing this during their classes. But most people finishes their class after work. If they are forced to study all the time, they are more likely to quit their studies. For example, one of my friend dropped out of university because of high tuition fees and they also restricted his working time during ongoing semesters.
Another compelling reason is that, some people feel bored when they start their day with classes. By travelling and doing activities they like, they calms their mind and improve their focus, which helps to study for longer hours. Without relaxing their mind, they might feel bored and unfocused during class. For instance, my peers walks in the university park before class to recharge their energy.
In conclusion, i contend that it is more advantageous for students, not only they can support their finance, but also they can refresh their mind.