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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 views and give your own opinion

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Students
 opt for different types of courses during their time at the university. Some are of the opinion that they should only be taking courses which would help them in their future while others believe in freedom of
subjects
 selection based on individual's
interest
. In
this
 essay, I will discuss both views
views
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and argue why freedom in selecting
subjects
 is
best
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 path forward. Universities should allow
students
 to select
subjects
 based on their
interest
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 because
interest
 is the main driver in pushing the research boundaries of a study subject. If we look at
journey
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 of scientific
development
 , we find many instances where researchers, in the past, pushed knowledge boundaries of unrelated
subjects
 and found common
inersection
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intersection
 points which led to
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development
 of
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 products. One example is the
development
 of
Apple
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 product
Macbooks
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. Steve Jobs,
Apple
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 cofounder, has mentioned in multiple interviews that it was because of his
interest
 and knowledge acquired during his university days in calligraphy that led to
beautiful
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 keyboard design Macbook has today.
Hence
 even though calligraphy does not have any relation to computer
development
 , if Steve Jobs had not studied calligraphy , Macbook would not have
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keyboard
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 that it has today. Some are of the view that
students
 should take
subjects
 related to science and technology because these
subjects
 would give them employment. In today's job markets, there are multiple industries where
students
 passed in
subjects
 related to science and technology are needed as these
subjects
 have multiple applications
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from building manufacturing plants for steel to making computer chips. They need engineers with degrees in Mechanical engineering to build and repair machines like steam engines.
Similarly
, computer engineers are needed to build software applications.
Hence
, a degree in science and technology
subjects
 would help them in finding jobs quickly. I think that it is extremely important to allow
students
 to select
subjects
 of their
interest
.
Firstly
, as
interest
 motivates research , it allows
students
 to advance and explore new fields.
secondly
 ,
subjects
 like humanity help to study human behaviour which teaches society how to deal with difficult human emotions.
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  • 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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