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UNIT 7: WHY PEOPLE GO TO UNIVERSITY?

At one point or another in their high school lives, many students are faced with one big

question: whether they should go to university. Some students say no to the question

because they might think that higher education is not necessary for them or that they have

something more meaningful to do. Other people say yes and spend the next four years inclassrooms. Although the final decision these people make is the same, their reasons

might vary. n my opinion, people in my country, !ietnam, choose go to university

because of three main reasons such as pursuing their academic interest, preparing fortheir future career, and en"oying social life.

#irst of all, many people attend university to study a particular sub"ect or field in whichthey are interested deeply. $niversity curriculums allow students to focus on the fields

they are interested in and explore them in depth. n order to satisfy students% desire to

learn, universities offer a variety of speciali&ed courses in one discipline and haveknowledgeable professors to teach them. #or example, a student who is interested in

political science can study political systems, political thought, comparative politics, andmany other sub"ects related to politics. Such a wide selection of courses and professors

with expertise enable students to pursue their academic goals in the fields of their choice.

Another common reason for people in my country to go to university is that college

education often leads to a better career in the future. As a matter of fact, in manycountries, people with university degrees tend to find better'paid "obs than those without

them. (ompanies usually offer higher salaries and more attractive positions to university

graduates. n addition, some universities provide their students with opportunities toacquire practical skills that can be useful in the real world. #or example, they offer

courses in accounting, computing and foreign languages, as well as internship programs

in which students can experience working in a company and learn business skills. nshort, some people attend university because they believe that a university degree and the

practical skills they can acquire will bring them better employment opportunities in the

future, especially in this period when !ietnam "oins the )orld *rade Organi&ation.

#inally, for some students, making friends and en"oying social life can be a sufficient

reason for staying in school for another four years. $nlike high schools, in which the

student population largely consists of young people living in the area, universities oftenattract students from different parts of the country and even from the world. $niversity

life offers chances to meet this diverse group of people and learn about their lifestyles as

well as perspectives. +oreover, universities usually have numerous clubs and student

organi&ations, such as sports teams, hobby groups, and social activity groups. ecausemembers of the same organi&ation spend a considerable amount of time together both on

and off campus, lifelong friendships are often formed. *hus, universities can be places to

meet people with different backgrounds and foster relationships, and some people chooseto enter higher education because of these opportunities.

n conclusion, going to university is a significant decision in life, and people may havedifferent reasons for making that decision. *hey might decide to attend university to

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pursue their academic goals, to achieve a better career, to increase their knowledge or to

develop friendships. )hatever the reason is, it is important for students remember why

they are in university and make the best of the opportunities the school provides them. fthey do, the time they spend as university students will surely be one of the most

meaningful periods of their life. also promise to myself that try to get enough

knowledge when have a chance to study at university so that can unsure my futurecareer and contribute something to the development of the country.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

-. Are you a student or are you working now /o you attend any private courses to

improve the knowledge of some sub"ects

0. /o most high school students in our country go to colleges or universities s it

possible for all of them to enter a certain university1. Are there many universities or colleges in your city (an you tell us some

universities you know +ost of these universities are in good conditions, aren%t

they )hat do you think of equipment and teaching aids in these schools

2. )hat do you remember most when you are3 were student /id3 do you often "oinsocial activities /o you have any memories with them Are3 were you in love at

your universities )hat do you think of students% love4. )hy do students study so many sub"ects in their universities /o you think these

sub"ects are practical in real life )hich sub"ects do you like best

5. /o3 did you do any part'time "obs to earn your living )hat do3 did you do)ere3 are you a tutor )hat do you think of this "ob

6. )hat do you think of living in dormitories or house'for'rent )hat are its

advantages and disadvantages 7ave you ever lived there )hich dorm is

considered the most modern one in our city8. )hy do many people in our country want to go to university /o you think

people around the work do the same

9. f people in our country cannot enter a certain university, what should they do inyour opinion