Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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play a crucial role in educating society.

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some believe that

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education should be geared exclusively towards subjects that may be of practical use

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the future, I would agree with those who argue that one’s choice of degree should lie with the student.

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, it is vital that

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equip our workforce with scientists, engineers and other professionals that enable our society to progress.

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is because a country without

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experts is a country without the means to plan, create or maintain essential features of modern life. For instance, if we did not have university-educated engineers, we would not enjoy

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public transport facilities and infrastructure as subways, trams and bridges. The argument goes that if

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are allowed to choose what they want to study,

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there will be a shortage of these important workers.

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, I believe allowing

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to choose what they want to study is the only way to acquire motivated, passionate, and

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competent professionals. The reason for

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is that free choice provides people with a sense of autonomy, and research has shown that autonomy is a necessary catalyst for drive and enthusiasm.

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have the impetus to master their subject rather than merely aim for good enough.

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, if

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force

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into one category of study,

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the drive for mastery that would have come with pursuing their passions will disappear. In conclusion,

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it is of critical importance that

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continue to supply society with professionals in the fields of technology and science, I feel that it should be the student’s choice to do so on the basis that

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will give them the motivation to excel in their work.