In many countries students enjoy one long vacation a year, but in others they do not. Originally, the long vacation was necessary due to seasonal conditions. It was too hot, too rainy or too cold and snowy to go to school. This is still the case in some developing countries, but in most places in the world, progress has made it possible to keep schools open year round. So is the traditional long vacation beneficial for students, or should they be given several shorter breaks throughout the year? In my opinion, it would be better for students to have more short vacations for several reasons.

First, students must word very hard at their studies. If they work for too long without a break, they may become overtired and discouraged. They may lose their enthusiasm for learning. Second, a very long vacation is not necessary. Students can recharge their energy in a few days rather than weeks. Furthermore, many students do not use a long vacation wisely and just waste their time instead of doing something meaningful. And last but not least, vacations give students time to explore other interests and perhaps apply what they have been learning to the real world. If they are always focused on their studies, they may lose touch with what is happening in their society. In conclusion, I believe that students today would benefit more from several short vacations than they do from a single long one.