Tertiary education should be career-oriented

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technology and society change rapidly, so an over-specific education may become out of date.
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students should not study abroad
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  • language is one of the biggest problems students would overcome
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a university is different from a vocational institute
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the ideal of university education is to create the free personality of the students instead of providing vocational training
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  • the ideals of university education should be a balance of the needs of society, individuals and employers
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intensive education in university focusing on specific subjects equips students with relevant skills and increases their competitiveness in job market
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  • confining individuals to the training of any particular discipline in fact reduces their flexibility a modern dynamic global market demands
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employment is a socio-economic issue
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the government should provide more post-graduate career training, career guidance
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if the government provides training, tax-payers pay, if business provide it, businesses pay
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businesses will pass on training costs to consumers
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  • consumers of the good or service should pay the cost, not all tax-payers
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university education is not necessary for a successful career, or even a job
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  • many companies have their own business ethics, they provide their own training lessons for their employees
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  • some professions require university qualifications, and more importantly, tertiary training. e.g. doctor, lawyer
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