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Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion

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People have different views of what the best way to become a successful business is. Meanwhile, some people said that it
is get
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 a
job
 immediately after graduation from secondary
school
, I would argue that studying at
universities
 or colleges is totally the best route. On the one hand,
students
 finding a
job
 straight after
school
 is the best method to have a successful career.
First
 of all,
students
 could earn more money to deal with the cost of living
instead
 of wasting lots of it studying at
universities
.
On the other hand
,
students
 should study at
universities
.
Firstly
, attendance at
universities
 or colleges could help
students
 find their full potential because the university provides them with a wealth of knowledge about their major.
Also
, it gives college
students
 opportunities to practice their major, which is not
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the case
of
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students
 who get jobs after
school
. After that, they could gain more work experience and do the
job
 better in the future.
Although
 it is true that getting a
job
 straight after
school
 is good for some
students
, I believe that it is better to study at university.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Academic qualifications
  • Specialized skills
  • In-depth knowledge
  • Personal growth
  • Social development
  • Practical experience
  • Financial independence
  • Career progression
  • Professional networking
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Successful career
  • Personal interests
  • Career goals
  • Decision-making process
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