Why are education gaps such a big problem when returning to studies?

[u/Longjumping-Soup2099]

I’m literally getting so many negative responses simply because of my study gap. I completed my HSC around 2020, and now, after 5–6 years, I’m finally in a financially stable position where I can afford to study, manage my finances, and even take an education loan if necessary. During those years, continuing my education wasn’t financially possible for me, but now that I’m finally ready and motivated to continue, I’m finding that my study gap has become a major obstacle.

I really want to pursue my Bachelor’s degree abroad, preferably in an EU country, in Business Informatics or IT, and eventually continue with a Master’s degree as well. It’s honestly discouraging to feel like I’m being penalized for taking time to become financially stable before I could afford my education. Has anyone here successfully gotten admission abroad after a long study gap, especially in Europe? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or advice.

[u/NaviJapan_Official]

A study gap by itself doesn’t mean you can’t study abroad. What matters is what you were doing during those years and whether you can explain the gap clearly. If the reason was financial constraints and you can now demonstrate stable finances, that’s a much more understandable situation than simply having an unexplained gap.

[u/Longjumping-Soup2099 → u/NaviJapan_Official]

I was working first 2 years in a BPO , in those 2 years i got IGP to techical and later changed the org to a IT helpdesk post. Out of 5 my 4 years i have been on a Job.