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

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Many individuals consider that attending higher education is better for a successful career,
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others think that entering
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right after high
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. Despite the
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contend that continuing to study is the best way for academic jobs. On the one hand, there are several reasons why having a good
job
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after graduation is more appealing to teenagers. First of all, they can acquire soft skills that are required by the firms. Teenagers will be more independent and enrich their life experiences.
Secondly
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, young
people
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do not have to obey any
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rules. They had been controlled by the
school
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’s discipline for many years,
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, they might think that it is better for them to get a
job
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immediately after finishing high
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On the other hand
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, studying at
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a university
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or college will have more opportunities to have a high-paid
job
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.
First,
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there are many occupations
required
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that required
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specific professional knowledge that they have to study
further
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for
those knowledge
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.
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, it is crucial that
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who want to be a doctor
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apply
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gain a good
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in
medical
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field.
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, a variety of
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firms
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employ
people
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who have professional degrees more than
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those who
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do not. What I mean is
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who have degrees are one step
further
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than
who
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do not. In conclusion, having a
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after high
school
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or continuing to study is a controversial problem in
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apply
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society, that would depend on their own financial issues. If teenagers have enough ability to studying university, I think they should continue their advanced education.
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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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