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University Education: Job Prospects vs. Societal Benefits

While some believe the sole purpose of university is to improve job prospects, others think there are broader individual and societal benefits. It is true that securing a better job is a main aim of university, as it increases skills and attractiveness to employers. However, there are also benefits of developing independence through living away from home, growing social skills, and maturity. Society also benefits from university graduates contributing to the economy, as countries need educated people to compete globally. Overall, getting the best job is a main aim, but university education provides further individual and societal benefits.

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University Education: Job Prospects vs. Societal Benefits

While some believe the sole purpose of university is to improve job prospects, others think there are broader individual and societal benefits. It is true that securing a better job is a main aim of university, as it increases skills and attractiveness to employers. However, there are also benefits of developing independence through living away from home, growing social skills, and maturity. Society also benefits from university graduates contributing to the economy, as countries need educated people to compete globally. Overall, getting the best job is a main aim, but university education provides further individual and societal benefits.

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Examples in Context

Look at this sample essay. The adverbial clauses are coloured, with the independent
clauses in green (and italics) and the dependent clauses in red (and underlined). The
adverbs are shaded in yellow.

Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better
jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both
individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

These days, more and more people are making the choice to go to
university. While some people are of the opinion that the only purpose of a university
education is to improve job prospects, others think that society and the individual
benefit in much broader ways.

It is certainly true that one of the main aims of university is to secure a better job. The
majority of people want to improve their future career prospects and attending
university is one of the best ways to do this as it increases a persons marketable skills
and attractiveness to potential employers. In addition, further education is very
expensive, somost people would not consider it if it would not provide them with a more
secure future and a higher standard of living. Thus job prospects are very important.

However, there are other benefits for individuals and society. Firstly, the independence
of living away from home is a benefit because it helps the students develop better social
skills and improve as a person. A case in point is that many students will have to leave
their families, live in halls of residence and meet new friends. As a result, their maturity
and confidence will grow enabling them to live more fulfilling lives. Secondly, society
will gain from the contribution that the graduates can make to the economy. We are
living in a very competitive world, so countries need educated people in order
to compete and prosper.

Therefore, I believe that although a main aim of university education is to get the best
job, there are clearly further benefits. If we continue to promote and encourage
university attendance, it will lead to a better future for individuals and society.

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