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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed 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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It has been argued that
students
 should choose a major
that
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based
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 on their interests. Others,
however
, have proposed an opposing viewpoint, which believes that useful subjects are more worth choosing. My view aligns with the former. The main reason why I support the concept that
students
 should study what their
hearts
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 desire is due to the fact that people tend to have more motivation when doing the things they like. If
students
 are able to choose the subject they are fond of, there are chances for them to master the skills in that specific field and become successful in the future.
Also
,
according to
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another fact is that people are happier when they're able to follow their hearts and make their own choices. If
students
 are only forced to study so-called useful subjects, they aren't likely to do well on
this
 matter.
However
, there's an opposing belief that studying a useful subject for the future is a better choice.
This
 is based on the idea that it is easy for them to find a job after they graduated from college.
In
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 some occasions,
this
 might be an important factor to consider when choosing a major, but there's
also
 a great chance for
students
 to perform low in their studies, resulting in dropping out of classes to do other things that actually interested them. In conclusion, the argument that the
students
choosing
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 their major based on their interests has more weight than the opposing view. College
students
 should not be forced to study
the
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subject where aren’t their hearts belong.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • foster
  • 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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