Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future careers. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Whether attending college and
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or leaving school and gain work experience would be better to prepare students for future jobs still remains at the forefront of the discussion.
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writing will discuss both views before reaching a conclusion. On the one hand, that leaving school to gain work experience does have one significant. Namely, it allows school leavers to test the water before they fully commit to themselves to a specific role in a company or industry. Especially in the case undergraduates have not figured out their passion,
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acts as a chance for them to test things out
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of splurging on the
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since
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costs a large amount of money to purchase.
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, I believe the above-mentioned
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, having a tertiary education allows undergraduates to have
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opportunities in choosing a job.
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, in the case of doctors or lawyers, since those jobs have strict requirements and affect directly to human lives, hardly can a graduate be hired if they do not have a
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degree.
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, it is apparent that
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or college graduates gain professional development, being recognized and respected worldwide. It is
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that the majority of people with high social
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as presidents, CEO, prime minister,
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comes all from the top universities of the world including Harvard, Standford, etc. In conclusion, my conviction is that students should be urged to attend college or
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in order to be well-prepared for the future.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • academic foundation
  • specific knowledge
  • qualifications
  • valuable resources
  • experienced faculty
  • deeper insights
  • strong networks
  • industries
  • internships
  • placement opportunities
  • career guidance
  • smoother entry
  • job market
  • practical skills
  • hands-on knowledge
  • job-ready
  • trades and professions
  • financial independence
  • student loans
  • educational expenses
  • real-world experience
  • career goals
  • aspirations
  • working conditions
  • informed career decisions
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