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 own opinion.

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People have different views about the choice of
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with regard to university subjects.
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that
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ought to study what they prefer,
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others argue that it would be beneficial for
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to be forced into certain key subject areas.
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of the former. There are various reasons why people believe that universities should only offer subjects that will be useful in the future. They might consider that university courses
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as higher mathematics, medicine, engineering and information technology
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for society compared to art or other types of humanitarian
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. From their
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of view,
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getting
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in these courses have a tremendous opportunity to get a job with
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wage. Meanwhile, the authority, by forcing
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to choose particular
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to evolve the country’s economy.
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plenty of engineers in the country, it will have a positive impact on the construction of residential buildings, factories and other vital facilities for society.
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, I believe that
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passionate about what they are learning,
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also
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have at least
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significant role in
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. Nobody can really predict which areas of knowledge will be most useful to society in the future, and it may be that employers begin to value creative thinking skills above practical or technical skills. If
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of art, history and philosophy than of science or technology.
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, even though it might seem sensible for universities to focus only on the most useful subjects, I personally prefer to give a choice to
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in learning a new profession.
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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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