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 opinion.

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Some people believe that everyone should have the freedom of choice to choose and                             enjoy the subject (s) they elect to
study
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result
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the result
results
being
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higher
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rate and                                 achievement, with less stress.  Those that disagree with
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study
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the study
studies
should include                             subjects,
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the sciences
and technology
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to be compulsory subjects studied in                           educational institutions beneficial to
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today's
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society and present lifestyle.   I am of the opinion that individuals should have the freedom to
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subjects they                               enjoy and choose, with benefits to their
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, as the final outcome would be a                                 higher
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rate, through personal motivation , combining pleasure to
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with                         less stress. Education is important and should be taught in a manner
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                            comprehensive to individuals capabilities and if subjects were chosen on individual                       skills rather than elected , I believe motivation,
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prospects and
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would                           outweigh the negative   Positive results are when students who have chosen subjects
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as music/ the                           arts and are supported by their families and have proven in the music industry                             to thrive, survive , live a contented , successful lifestyle and influence others                           in the present day and the
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.  As opposed to other students whose families only prefer traditional subjects                      
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as medicine / science / technology with the vision of the
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they                            
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predict as secure employment, stability and greater
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and                     achievement.  Of course subjects inclusive of science are valued and important
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society especially
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society, especially
studies and research into diseases
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as cancer
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a major                           life changing and life threatening disease
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in the past
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present and
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.I                             believe universities
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the chosen fields of science and research into                       developing cures for major illnesses should be allocated the major bulk of                         funding from the government as these are of greater importance than the arts                           and
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future
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prospects from subjects they themselves have chosen to                    
study
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believe have
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believe, have
a greater
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rate and higher achievement as                           a result of personal choice rather than
subjects
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the subjects
they were forced into                         studying
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It is
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very disconcerting to be told essential skills are a                           must in some cases where I believe they really aren’t relevant into                         studies chosen or elected
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Topic Vocabulary:
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  • engagement
  • excel
  • innovative contributions
  • diversity in research
  • well-rounded education
  • broad perspectives
  • critical thinking skills
  • mental well-being
  • burnout
  • forced academic paths
  • job-ready
  • skills shortages
  • tech-driven economy
  • employment rates
  • changing job market
  • utilitarian subjects
  • aptitudes
  • wasting talent
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