Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects at university in many countries. Why is this? What effects does this have on society?

For those wishing to acquire

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at a tertiary level, there is a wide range of

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available these days.

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, it has recently become apparent that the

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of

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students opting for

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subjects

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is diminishing.

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the motives for

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shift of attitudes can vary, it has several detrimental consequences on

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. There are two primary reasons that can explain why an insufficient

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of those at

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intend to choose

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-related

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. One of these has to do with the difficulty that these areas of

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present. It is true that

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science

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fields as chemistry and physics require a deep understanding, thorough research and analytical approach to solving issues as opposed to humanities which are, more often than not, based on raw facts and memorization.

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challenge, in effect, serves as a deterrent for many, as they don't want to fail exams and assignments

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albeit equally relevant, cause would be the insufficiency of financial rewards from majoring in

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. Those who go for

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domains can envisage their future working for a salary in a certain laboratory, observatory or a company having some relevance to

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.

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, with high probability, is less likely to be as lucrative as opening a business to make a fortune, as is the case with those who choose business or management degrees. That said, the ramifications of

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situation are rather detrimental to

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in some ways.

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as a result

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of

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of

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graduates,

society

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will see gaps in certain fields of

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. Biology is a clear case in point; if there

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an inadequate

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of biologists, we will fail to educate our children about the consequences of climate change, wildlife conservation and many other connected issues. The result of

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can be extra expenses, for governments have to invest in outsourcing or hiring specialists from other nations. Another negative social impact is delays in scientific research and development. The deficiency of

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experts slows down a country's progress, as their help is necessary when it comes to developing

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social areas as medicine and

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with their

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in biology and engineering.

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, it is important for any

society

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to have a decent

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of

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students doing

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. In conclusion, the reasons why so many

university

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students are unwilling to study

science

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subjects

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are personal and financial. Yet,

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decision, on the whole, is

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for

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, since it can lead to

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and skill gaps,

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hindering

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a country's progress.