Some people think that the best way to be successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree and say this is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that
success
is determined by a
University
education, whilst
other's
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others
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believe that
success
is a combination of multiple factors. In
this
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I will discuss why I do not agree with
this
notion and form a conclusion.
Firstly
, the term
success
can be defined in various terms for different people.
For instance
, in terms of education or wealth. Obtaining a
University
degree could be a form of academic validation that one has been working towards their whole life.
Furthermore
, the majority of competitive
specialties
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require the need for tertiary education,
for
example
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medicine. If one is able to become a Doctor
due to
their academia
then
they have surely achieved
success
.
Secondly
, studying from a higher facility opens pathways across the globe for that person,
for
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they are more likely to be offered an occupation in a
high paying
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country like America.
This
ensures that they will earn a respectable living
as well as
occupation, which are two things that define
success
.
On the other hand
, with the development of social media and the advancement of technology, there are many who are now performing outstandingly. Social media platforms,
such
as
Youtube
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have enabled people to build business empires and inspire millions across the globe.
Moreover
, many have the likelihood of becoming millionaires, which is an achievement within itself.
In addition
to
this
, there are many other educational avenues that can now be pursued
instead
of
University
,
for example
, Apprenticeships. By pursuing
this
avenue an individual can learn all the skills they require, for a marginal cost. There is
also
a greater possibility of an earlier career,
therefore
enabling them to earn a decent living before
graduates
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. In conclusion, it seems advisable that
success
is gathered through new technological advances and educational routes rather than just through
University
.
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task achievement
Ensure that there is a clear thesis statement in the introduction that not only presents both views but also clearly states your own opinion.
coherence cohesion
Use a wider range of cohesive devices to enhance logical structuring of the arguments and to provide clear progression between ideas.
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Provide more specific examples to illustrate your points, which will help to make your arguments more persuasive and relevant.
coherence cohesion
Make sure each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence that shows the main idea of the paragraph, allowing the reader to easily follow the logical development of the essay.
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