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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It is argued that
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should only teach subjects like
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and
technology
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. Some people think that
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should give freedom to
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to choose their courses.
This
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essay will discuss both views and present my opinion. If
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offer
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different courses like arts,
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it will generate lots of
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some
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will study
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and
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and invent new technologies.
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should give options to
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the student
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to choose their course and provide
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from. Not only it will produce
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for creative people. Students who take
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in
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are mature enough to understand the employment
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opportunities
they will have after pursuing their chosen course.
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in
India
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various specialised universities are set up by
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of India like agricultural
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,
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the national
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school of
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and so on.
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, if
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were provided to study
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and
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there is
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a risk
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of producing too many unemployable technocrats.
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teaches only
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and
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will
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thousands of graduates who may not be skilled enough to get hired by large tech companies.
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there are specific courses for stem
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by some universities but not every
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gets placed in tech companies. In conclusion, there will imbalance in
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too if only
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and
technology
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is
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taught in universities. I am of
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that
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student
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students
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should be allowed to study their chosen subjects.
Science
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and
technology
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should not be made compulsory.
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Topic Vocabulary:
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  • excel
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  • 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
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