Not enough students around the world choose to study science subjects at university. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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It has recently been found that not enough
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are leaning toward
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subjects compared to other majors. There are several reasons for
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an analysis of the effect
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lack of scientists has on society. First. the ongoing downward trend in employment markets for
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majors is one reason that fewer and fewer
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would like to major in
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. In developed and developing countries these days most young people study because they want a well-paid job in the future so they can enjoy a good lifestyle.
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, many prefer not to specialise in scientific areas since it is becoming increasingly difficult to find employment.
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. there is the issue of rising costs of laboratory equipment and facilities, particularly in developing countries where these commodities are usually imported.
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governments could subsidize these cost increases, they are passed on to
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students
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through higher tuition fees.
Students
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are not happy about spending more money
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their education and some cannot afford to pay
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, they prefer to study subjects like business administration or law. As fewer
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major in
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, there might be a problem in the next few years in societies which lack experts in major scientific fields
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as biotechnology, robotics and even computer
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. In my country,
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, there has been a significant drop in student applications in these majors over the
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five years.
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, fewer professionals in these areas will enter the work market over the next decade, there will be less research and it will be difficult for the country to advance in terms of scientific research and technological development. In conclusion, fewer
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have been majoring in
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owing to high unemployment rates and increased tuition fees. In turn,
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will lead to a lack of scientific experts to help stimulate technological progress and
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economic growth in many countries.
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