It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject. What are the causes? And the effects on society?

In recent decades, the

number

of students enrolling in

science

-related subjects

is becoming

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are becoming

inadequate in different parts of the world. Given that

this

trend leads to a whole host of issues to society, identifying the reasons is key to finding the solutions. There are a

number

of reasons why

science

subjects are no longer appealing to students in universities or colleges.

First

, since those subjects are often demanding and difficult, which requires a lot of diligence as well as a great deal of patience and intelligence, students may find it discouraging to opt for

such

courses as their majors. In fact,

science

subjects seem to be less attractive to students compared to economics or business-related subjects partially due to a higher level of commitment and difficulty involved, especially for young people who prefer instant gratification rather than long-term benefits.

Second

, as employment opportunities available for graduates in the

science

field are limited and extremely competitive, students are prone to be reluctant to

enroll

register formally as a participant or member

enrol

in related majors.

This

means that

although

a huge amount of time and effort is spent

on

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in

these majors, there is no guarantee or little chance for them to land a decent job after graduation. A shortage of

science

learners can result in some negative effects on society.

First

, as the

number

of

science

students is insignificant, other majors

such

as business or economics become prevalent,

hence

the imbalance in the future workforce. In fact, increased competitiveness due to abundant degree holders of the same expertise might push a

number

of non-

science

graduates to the verge of unemployment.

Second

, if

fewer

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few

students decided to learn

science

majors, there would be a shortage of

science

professionals as qualified employees within a nation.

This

means that a nation, especially those in the developing-nation group, will resort to offshore outsourcing and

thus

being heavily reliant to more developed nations, which will no doubt hurt the domestic economy in the long-term. In conclusion, the challenging nature of

science

subjects and limited job prospects are hindrances to students considering entering

this

field, and serious problems are arising from

this

situation.