[dragonwriter]

> They are promised assistance with applying to jobs as well which can be a nerve wrecking process for a university grad.

Universities tend to have career services offices that specialize in that and which are free for current students and at least recent alumni.

> If you have the money and want to jump into the work force ASAP it makes sense to me.

It's literally delaying entering the workforce, so it really doesn't make sense if you want to enter the workforce ASAP.